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The WCA will be implementing amendments to Parts 4 and 7 of the WCA rules effective April 7, 2026. Redline versions of the proposed changes are available on the WCA website.
Proposed changes to Part 4. More specifically, Rule 11.4.4.15
regarding approval of attorney fees. The change adds criteria or factors to
list on contested attorney fee applications or petitions seeking attorney fees
in excess of the statutory cap. The factors include the time and effort
expended by the attorney, the extent to which issues in the case were
contested, ability, skill and experience of the attorney, relative success of
the outcome, etc. The list is not meant to be exhaustive as the final factor
listed is “any other relevant information for the determination of the attorney
fee award in question.”
Proposed changes to Part 7. More specifically, Part 11.4.7.12 regarding payment for health care services and case management. The change eliminates the requirement that a case management contractor give reasonable notice and an opportunity to the worker or worker’s attorney to be present during or to participate in, any and all contact by the case management with a provider.
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