Member Advisory: 2021 WCAC Data Call Has Not Been Issued, Deadlines Are Pending

Pursuant to California Insurance Code §11761 and CCR, Title 10, §§2592 – 2592.08, workers’ compensation claims organizations are required to submit data annually to certify with the Department of Insurance that their 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 Workers’ Compensation Adjuster Certification (WCAC) data call used for this certification has typically issued in April, but last year it was not issued until the end of May due to delays related to the pandemic.
Because we are now in the last week of April and the 2021 data call has not been issued, the Institute contacted Fernando De La Merced, CDI’s WCAC Data Call Team Leader. According to Mr. De La Merced, the 2021 WCAC Data Call for claims adjuster and medical bill review data is scheduled to be released Friday, May 21. A circular with instructions and applicable due dates will be issued on the same day. The Institute also will issue an alert to members as soon as the information is released. 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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