SIBTF v. WCAB (Vargas Case): Court Clarifies SSDI Credit Proof Requirements
October 13, 2025 | SIBTF.org — In a significant published decision, the California Court of Appeal upheld a Workers’ Compensation […]
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2025 Assessment Rate Update Sets the Baseline for 2026 Projections
October 10, 2025 | SIBTF.org — The 2025 Assessment Rate Update is now active, establishing a key benchmark for next
SIBTF 2026 Budget Proposal Highlights Sharp Liability Growth
October 8, 2025 | SIBTF.org — The California Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) is facing unprecedented fiscal pressure, according
Backlog Bottleneck: How Delayed QME Evaluations Inflate SIBTF Exposure
October 6, 2025 | SIBTF.org — California’s Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) system is facing one of its most severe backlogs
SIBTF Regulatory Changes 2025: Public Comment Period Opens
October 3, 2025 | SIBTF.org — The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has launched its third public comment period
Catastrophic Injury Cases Face New Hurdles Under AB 1329
October 1, 2025 | SIBTF.org — California’s catastrophic injury cases face an uncertain future as the state prepares to implement
Regional Disparities: SIBTF Claim Patterns Differ Across California
September 29, 2025 | SIBTF.org — California’s Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) claim patterns reveal notable regional disparities, according
Employer Assessments Poised to Climb if SIBTF Costs Hold Steady
September 26, 2025 | SIBTF.org — California employers may face higher workers’ compensation SIBTF employer assessments in 2026 as the
Governor Yet to Act on Key SIBTF Reform Bill AB 1329
September 24, 2025 | SIBTF.org — California’s most closely watched SIBTF reform is now awaiting a decision from the Governor—and
SIBTF Faces Financial Strain and Growing Backlog
September 22, 2025 | SIBTF.org – SIBTF financial strain continues to mount in 2025 as the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust