Payment of Medical Bills
WCLP12 Payment of Medical Bills Take this class to discover the essential steps employers must follow when they receive medical treatment or medical legal bills, and gain insights from industry experts Karen Heffernan, Former V.P. of Training with Sedgwick, and John Murray, Technical Standards and Compliance Consultant at Sedgwick. Understand the process of payment for […]
Medical Control and MPNs
WCLP11 Medical Control and MPNs Gain valuable insights into the administration of medical treatment in workers’ compensation as you join our class featuring esteemed speakers Dr. David Deitz, MD, PhD, and Alex Swedlow, President of the California Workers’ Compensation Institute. Understand who holds the authority over the administration of medical treatment and discover the instances […]
Utilization Review and Independent Medical Review
WCLP10 Utilization Review and Independent Medical Review Join this insightful class where you’ll gain in-depth knowledge about the process employers must follow when handling requests for treatment. Explore the crucial concept of utilization review, including general principles, delays caused by threshold issues, and the steps involved in requesting authorization within specific time limits. Delve into […]
Death Benefits
WCLP9 Death Benefits In this informative session, you’ll uncover the benefits payable in the event of a worker’s death resulting from a work-related injury, and gain insights into the required payment procedures. Explore the qualifications for dependents and the conclusive presumption of total dependency. Understand how the factual determination of dependency is conducted and its […]
Permanent Disability Payment and Voucher
WCLP8 Permanent Disability Payment and Voucher Delve into the intricacies of permanent disability rating and payment. Learn about the permanent disability rate, the conditions for payment of permanent disability rating, and the subsequent injuries benefits trust fund. Uncover the specifics of the Supplement Job Displacement Benefit for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2013, […]
Apportionment
WCLP7 Apportionment Discover the essential factors that can lead to a reduction in permanent disability payments when external elements beyond the injured worker’s employment contribute to the injury. Explore the historical background of apportionment and delve into its application under LC 4663 and LC 4664. Learn about the significant impact of apportionment on cases such […]
Permanent Disability Schedule and Payments
WCLP6 Permanent Disability Schedule and Payments This class offers a deep dive into the realm of Permanent Disability uncovering its definition and payment requirements. Learn about the 2005 PD Schedule and gain insights into rebutting the Schedule under two significant legal precedents, Guzman and Oglivie. Discover the nuances of combining impairments to assess permanent disability […]
Medical Care: Scope of Care
WCLP4 Medical Care: Scope of Care Delve into the critical realm of medical treatment in workers’ compensation. Gain insight into the mandatory provision and optimal timing of treatment ensuring workers receive the care they deserve. Explore the wide scope of care covered by LC 4600 and learn from two prominent legal practitioners about practical application […]
AOE/COE Legal Doctrines
WCLP3 AOE/COE Legal Doctrines Through case law, the courts have determined key issues that determine compensability. The legal standard for making this determination is known as AOE/COE. In this class you’ll dive into the legal standard for making determinations of compensability, otherwise known as AOE/COE. Explore the case law and hear from industry experts Richard […]
Affirmative Defenses to Injury including Psyche
WCLP2 Affirmative Defenses to Injury including Psyche In this eye-opening class you’ll delve into the scenarios where workplace injuries go uncompensated. Plus you’ll hear from two leading practitioners who share their real-world experiences of affirmative defenses in California workers’ compensation law. 50 Students enrolled last month Most opted class by working professionals Learn with renowned […]
