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1. Legislative Update
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During the recently concluded 2025 legislative session, PRISM’s Legislative Committee reviewed and followed 142 bills, taking formal positions on 48 bills. The Governor vetoed 17 bills and signed 52 bills. Note that all bills mentioned below are effective January 1, 2026, unless stated otherwise in the specific bill. There are a few noteworthy bills that we want to bring to your attention. Some good, some not so good.

Tags: 2025, Workers' Compensation, Cyber, Liability, Employee Benefits, SB, AB, California, Update, Legislative, Legislation, CA
2. Jen Hamelin Appointed to CHSWC
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PRISM's very own Jen Hamelin has received an official appointment from California Governor Gavin Newsom to the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC)!

Tags: California, Workers' Compensation, government, Legislation, health
3. Wavelength #3 - The Power of Pooling Illuminated through PWC
Home     About PRISM     Blog     Wavelength #3 - The Power of Pooling Illuminated through PWC

In the third edition of Wavelength, The PRISM Actuarial Team compares the premium costs of members in the Primary Workers' Compensation (PWC) Program with what we estimate their cost to self-fund the layer would be. Read this blog to learn more! 

Tags: pooling, Workers' Compensation
4. Wavelength - Compromise & Release (C&R) Study
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In the premiere edition of our new data analysis snapshot “Wavelength,” PRISM Data Scientist Yi Li breaks down the findings of our Compromise & Release (C&R) Study!

Tags: wavelength, release, compromise, science, data, claims, Workers' Compensation
5. 2021 California Legislative Year in Review
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Another legislative year has come and gone with the legislature introducing 2,421 individual pieces of legislation.  Read on for a summary of these bills and their anticipated impact to PRISM members.

Tags: cal/osha, Law Enforcement, liability, Workers' Compensation, California, Legislation
6. Workers' Comp: COVID-19 Refresher & Tidbits
Home     About PRISM     Blog     Workers' Comp: COVID-19 Refresher & Tidbits

Read this break down of changes and updates about Workers' Comp and COVID-19.

Tags: claims, Workers' Compensation, coronavirus, COVID-19
7. COVID-19: How SB 1159 Works With your PRISM Workers' Compensation Coverage
Home     About PRISM     Blog     COVID-19: How SB 1159 Works With your PRISM Workers' Compensation Coverage

SB 1159 provides a presumptive injury for employees who test positive for COVID-19 as a result of an industrial exposure providing they meet all of the presumption qualifiers outlined within the applicable section of the bill.  

Pursuant to the PRISM Memorandum of Coverage (MOC), coverage would apply for employees who test positive for COVID-19 and meet all of the presumption qualifiers outlined within Sections 2, 3 or 4 of the bill.

Tags: Workers' Compensation, coronavirus, COVID-19
8. COVID-19: Legislation, Reporting Requirements, WC Coverage & Claims Handling Update
Home     About PRISM     Blog     COVID-19: Legislation, Reporting Requirements, WC Coverage & Claims Handling Update

Many legislative changes due to COVID-19 have occurred recently regarding Workers' Compensation coverage, claims, and claims handling. PRISM staff has complied this latest update of information on the changes.

Tags: Workers' Compensation, Legislation, coronavirus, COVID-19
9. COVID-19: Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Tips
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Tags: Workers' Compensation, coronavirus, COVID-19
10. COVID-19: Workers' Compensation Claims Coding
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Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Workers' Compensation

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Dental: PRISM partners with Ameritas to address rural provider network issues and enhance out-of-network benefit options!

New Carrier Addition

Providing unique plan designs and care incentives with flexible out-of-network benefit allowance options. Increased provider reimbursement means more providers!

Dental Benefits
EAP: PRISM First Responder Program - Effective January 2024, PRISM has proudly partnered with Concern to provide culturally competent support, training, and critical incident response to First Responders and their families.

Integrated Crisis Support Platform

Providing in-the-moment crisis support, as well as face-to-face or virtual clinical care sessions. Employees can utilize self-schedule or request provider scheduling assistance. Peer support groups & advocacy also available.

EAP Benefits

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