Senate Bill 899 (SB 899)
Definition
Major California workers' compensation reform legislation enacted in 2004 that mandated use of the AMA Guides 5th Edition for impairment ratings, established the new permanent disability rating schedule, created apportionment based on causation, and limited vocational rehabilitation benefits. SB 899 fundamentally changed how permanent disability is evaluated.
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What is a Senate Bill 899 (SB 899)?
Major California workers' compensation reform legislation enacted in 2004 that mandated use of the AMA Guides 5th Edition for impairment ratings, established the new permanent disability rating schedule, created apportionment based on causation, and limited vocational rehabilitation benefits. SB 899 fundamentally changed how permanent disability is evaluated.
What agency oversees senate bill 899 in California?
Senate Bill 899 falls under the jurisdiction of California's Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC). The DWC establishes rules, guidelines, and enforcement procedures to ensure compliance across the workers' compensation system.