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📢 Voice for your organization at the State Capitol to create a system that’s balanced, efficient and stable.
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Looking ahead to next week?
Make plans to join CCWC Managing Director Jason Schmelzer on Tuesday, October 27, from 12:00–1:00 PM for the 2026 Year-End Legislative Review Webinar.
Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Call for Session Proposals: CCWC 23rd Annual Conference
The California Coalition on Workers' Compensation is now accepting session proposals for its 23rd Annual Conference: Legislative & Educational Forum, taking place July 6–8, 2027, at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
We're looking for sessions that address current challenges facing California employers, with panels that reflect the industries and perspectives statewide. Fresh voices welcome, so experts who haven't presented at a CCWC conference are welcome to apply.
Proposals are due October 30, and late or incomplete submissions won't be considered.
Learn more and submit your proposal here: surveymonkey.com/r/LPQQ9WW
The California Legislature concluded its 2025–2026 session on August 31, leaving Governor Newsom until September 30 to sign or veto over 800 pending bills.
Looking ahead to 2027, CCWC will continue prioritizing cumulative trauma reform as part of our broader mission to achieve comprehensive workers’ compensation reform.
Read the full Capitol Update: ccwcworkcomp.org/Communicati…
CCWC recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrates the vibrant heritage, achievements, and influence of Hispanic and Latino individuals.
May we continue learning from and uplifting the voices that enrich our communities.
#HispanicHeritage #CulturalHeritage
Join us July 6–8, 2027, at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in Anaheim for CCWC's 23rd Annual Conference: Legislative & Educational Forum.
Register today and make plans to join us in Anaheim!
ccwcworkcomp.org/Events/Annu…
Join CCWC Managing Director Jason Schmelzer for an in-depth look at the second year of the 2025–2026 legislative session, including CCWC’s advocacy efforts, key developments and what to expect next.
Tuesday, October 27 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Free webinar | Open to members and non-members
Register for the webinar:
ccwcworkcomp.org/Events/Educ…
In response to late amendments to S.B. 1303, the California Coalition on Workers’ Compensation (CCWC) led a broad coalition in raising concerns about a provision that would have authorized naturopathic doctors to serve as primary treating physicians.
Following CCWC’s advocacy, the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions voted 17-0 to advance a revised measure that removed the provision. CCWC appreciates the Committee’s action and is withdrawing its opposition to the bill.
Read more in @BusInsMagazine:
businessinsurance.com/califo…
The California Coalition on Workers' Compensation (CCWC) is leading a broad coalition opposing late-stage amendments to SB 1303 (Wahab) that would define naturopathic doctors as “physicians” under California’s workers’ compensation system. (1/3)
The change would potentially allow naturopathic doctors to serve as primary treating physicians and seek appointment as Qualified Medical Evaluators without establishing profession-specific qualifications or safeguards for those expanded responsibilities. (2/3)
With the legislative session nearing its end, the coalition is urging lawmakers to remove the provision and give this significant issue the appropriate policy review.
Read more: ccwcworkcomp.org/Communicati…
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