Why Your Workers' Comp Treatment Keeps Getting Delayed (2026 California Rule Changes)
About this episode
The episode discusses the reasons behind treatment delays in California's workers' compensation system following the 2026 rule changes.
Your doctor says you need treatment… but the insurance company keeps delaying it. Every week you wait, your injury could get worse. So why does this happen, and what changed in California's workers' compensation system in 2026? You don't have to navigate the California workers' compensation system alone. Click the link below to schedule your FREE consultation and get answers specific to your case https://workcomptalk.net/free-case-evaluation/ In episode #158 of Work Comp Talk , host Carmen Ramirez sits down with Bilal Kassem , President of Pacific Workers and a California workers' compensation attorney, to explain the major 2026 changes affecting Utilization Review (UR), treatment approvals, Independent Medical Review (IMR), and why so many injured workers experience delays in getting the medical care they need. You'll learn: ✔️ What changed in California Workers' Compensation in 2026 ✔️ How Utilization Review (UR) actually works ✔️ Why medical treatment gets delayed or denied ✔️ How delayed treatment can permanently affect your recovery ✔️ What IMR is and when you can appeal a denied treatment request ✔️ Common mistakes injured workers make after receiving a denial ✔️ Why your…
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