Research
Calif. WC Reform Monitoring Series, Part 3: TD Outcomes AY 2002-07
Updated data on temporary disability claim outcomes under SB 899 finds that while the average TD paid on lost-time claims in California at 12 and 24 months remain less than pre-reform levels, average TD payouts for recent injury claims have increased and are nearing pre-SB 899 levels.
Analysis of California WC Reforms Part 4: Changes in Medical Payments, AY 2002 to 2007 Claims Experience
A new CWCI study shows significant increases in California workers' comp medical payments since AY 2005, with amounts paid for treatment, pharmaceuticals and durable medical equipment, med-legal reports, and medical management all on the rise.
Analysis of Post-Reform Outcomes: Changes in Pharmaceutical Utilization and Reimbursement In the California WC System
A new CWCI study was conducted to assess the association between recent statutory and regulatory reforms and changes in pharmaceutical utilization and reimbursement patterns in the California workers' compensation system. Some of the key findings include:
Post-Reform Outcomes: Permanent Disability Claims with Attorney Involvement Preliminary Analysis & Findings
CWCI analyzed 201,081 permanent disability (PD) claims to assess statewide and regional changes in attorney involvement, initial PD benefit payment, claim closure rates and average claim payments following the implementation of SB 899 in April 2004.
ICIS Industry Score Card: Construction Claims Experience
The first Score Card in the series focuses on construction industry claims from accident years 2000 to 2008.
ICIS Industry Score Card: Professional/Clerical Claims Experience
CWCI's second ICIS Industry Score Card profiles workers' compensation claims experience for professional and clerical workers in California. Based on a sample of 361,384 claims for injuries occurring between 2000 and 2008.
