State-Specific Resources - California
California Senate Bill 899
In April 2004, the California legislature passed Senate Bill 899 (SB899) to modify key elements of the workers compensation process. Changes include placing greater reliance on the use of network medical providers, providing strong return-to-work incentives and strengthening medical treatment guidelines. The items below are here to give you an overview of what has changed, as well as to provide helpful tools in order to get the most benefit possible from SB899.
SB899
- What SB899 Means to You
- State Compensation Insurance Fund v. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (Sandhagen) - What this Supreme Court ruling means to employers.
- Travelers Customer California Medical Provider Network (MPN) Information
- Post Injury Management Information
- Job Categories and Descriptions
- FAQs
- Advantages To Using the California Medical Provider Network (Policyholder Notice)
- Forms and Notices
