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Renovations will begin at the Commission offices on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Please contact the Commission if accessibility accommodations are needed. Thank you for your patience while we improve our workspace.
Advisory Notice: 2026 updated courtroom and hearing preferences for Commissioner Michael Campbell. The full advisory may be accessed here.
Advisory Notice: 2026 Maximum Weekly Compensation Rate. The full advisory may be accessed here.
Advisory Notice: 2026 Medical Services Provider Manual. The full advisory may be accessed here.
Advisory Notice: New Policy Regarding Electronic Devices in Courtrooms and Adjacent Areas. The full advisory may be accessed here.
Claims for inpatient hospital stays are paid according to a payment system based on diagnosis related groups (DRGs). DRG is a system of classifying an inpatient stay based on the patient’s diagnosis, medical condition and any procedures performed. Payments are hospital-specific to account for factors such as rural/urban, number of indigent patients, teaching hospital, etc.
Resources:
Update on "Pass Throughs" (PDF)