Where Can I Find Official QME Regulations?
The authoritative rules governing California Qualified Medical Evaluators are published in the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 8, Sections 1–159, with the medical-legal provisions concentrated in § 1–41, § 9785–9795, and § 60–61. You can access the current, legally binding text free of charge through the state’s online law library.
Quick Access Steps
- Open the California Office of Administrative Law’s website (Barclays “Official CCR”).
- Select Title 8—Industrial Relations.
- Navigate to Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1.5 for QME and Medical-Legal Evaluation regulations.
- Bookmark key sections:
• §§ 1–41 – QME certification, exams, conflicts, and reporting timeframes.
• §§ 9785–9795 – Medical-Legal Fee Schedule and billing codes.
• §§ 60–61 – Disciplinary procedures and hearing rights.
Other Helpful Sources
- DWC Medical Unit Website: Offers PDFs of the Medical-Legal Style Manual, fee-schedule charts, and form packets.
- California Labor Code: Articles 2–3 (§§ 4060–4069, 4620–4628) outline statutory authority for medical-legal evaluations.
- Continuing-education providers: Most QME courses supply downloadable regulation excerpts and update summaries after each rule change.
For the official, up-to-date regulation text, visit the state’s free online law library at CCR Title 8 – Industrial Relations.