Research

This analysis estimated total temporary disability benefits had the TD cap proposed by AB 338 been in effect for accident year 2000 and 2001 injury claims.

This monograph examines the issues, opportunities and unresolved problems surrounding the merger of medical and disability coverages into a single, seamless program.

These worksheets provide detailed supplemental exhibits and analysis to the injury scorecard associated with degenerative, infective or metabolic joint disorders.

The enclosed Score Card is the fifth in the ICIS injury series and provides detailed data and graphics on California work injury claims involving degenerative, infective or metabolic joint disorders . Based on CWCI Industry Claims Information System (ICIS) data, these injuries account for 3% of job injuries in California, but almost 6% of workers' compensation payments, as treatment plans for these injuries rely heavily on radiology, physical therapy and surgery, and a quarter of these injuries result in a permanent disability – double the proportion noted for all work injuries.

The enclosed Score Card is the sixth in the ICIS injury series and provides detailed data and graphics on California work injury claims involving Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Based on CWCI Industry Claims Information System (ICIS) data, these injuries account for just over 1% of all California work injuries, but almost 3% of workers' compensation benefit payments as these claims typically remain open much longer than claims for other injuries; involve more medicine section services, surgical procedures and physical therapy; and nearly a third of them result in a permanent disability – three times the rate noted for all injuries.

These worksheets provide detailed supplemental exhibits and analysis to the injury scorecard associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.