Member Advisory: 2020 WCAC Data Call Has Not Been Issued, Deadlines Are Pending

Fernando De La Merced, Workers’ Compensation Adjuster Certification (WCAC) Data Call Team Leader at  the California Department of Insurance has notified the Institute that the release of the WCAC 2020 Data Call for claims adjuster and medical bill review data, including this year’s submission deadlines, have yet to be released due to the COVID-19 situation. 

Pursuant to California Insurance Code §11761 and CCR, Title 10, §§2592 – 2592.08, claims organizations are required to submit data annually to certify that their workers’ compensation claims adjusters, including those working for medical billing entities, meet the minimum standards of training, experience, and skill needed to perform their duties with regard to workers’ compensation claims.  The data call used for this certification has typically issued in April, but according to Mr. De La Merced, at this point there is no timetable for its release. 

When the Department of Insurance issues the data call, it will send out a circular along with instructions and the applicable due dates, and the Institute will issue an alert to members.  In the meantime, if you have questions regarding the upcoming WCAC data call or would like updated status information, you may contact Mr. De La Merced via e-mail at Fernando.DeLaMerced@insurance.ca.gov.

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