Human Services

Court Case Endangers State Workers' Comp System

The California Chamber of Commerce recently filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a California Supreme Court case that will determine whether doctors who review workers' comp cases can be sued for certain medical decisions. 

Cal/OSHA 300A Posting Begins February 1st

Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. would like to remind its clients that February 1, 2017 marks the start of the Cal/OSHA Form 300A posting period.  The Cal/OSHA 300A Form  is a summary of the company's annual work-related injury and illnesses.  It must be posted from February 1, 2017 through April 30, 2017.

California Workers Compensation 2017 Annual Officer Payrolls Minimums and Maximums, Assessment Rates, and Dual Wage Thresholds Announced by WCIRB

ICW Group Insurance Company, the largest group of privately held insurance companies domiciled in California, recently released an announcement that outlines the details and is attached for your review.

AB 2883: Change in California Workers Compensation Law

Earlier this year, we reached out regarding California Assembly Bill 2883 (AB 2883), which drastically changed the legal requirements that allow an employer to exclude its corporate officers and the members of its board of directors from workers' compensation insurance coverage. As a result, this change will now affect ALL policies inforce as of January 1, 2017.