California AB1293 establishes standards for qualified medical evaluators in workers' compensation cases.

California AB1293 amends the Labor Code to set standards for qualified medical evaluators (QME) in workers' compensation cases. The bill requires the administrative director to develop a template QME report form, which includes all necessary statutory and regulatory requirements. It mandates the Division of Workers' Compensation to adopt regulations implementing these provisions by January 1, 2027. The bill also outlines criteria for QMEs, including qualifications, examination requirements, and disciplinary actions.

California AB1293 establishes standards for qualified medical evaluators in workers' compensation cases.

California AB1293 amends the Labor Code to set standards for qualified medical evaluators (QME) in workers' compensation cases. The bill requires the administrative director to develop a template QME report form, which includes all necessary statutory and regulatory requirements. It mandates the Division of Workers' Compensation to adopt regulations implementing these provisions by January 1, 2027. The bill also outlines criteria for QMEs, including qualifications, examination requirements, and disciplinary actions.