California DWC adopts MTUS Drug List v.14, effective April 30, 2026
Acting Administrative Director Nicole Richardson's order updates the workers' comp formulary's drug guidance to track the latest ACOEM Traumatic Brain Injury Guideline.
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California's overhauled utilization review rules clear OAL, take effect April 1
DWC's approved UR regulations codify the SB 1160 first-30-days and AB 1124 formulary exemptions, tighten plan accreditation and oversight, and rewrite investigation rules for claims administrators.
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