Workers' Compensation Advisory Council Meeting via WebEx - 11/12/2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Overview

The Workers' Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC) plays an important role in making sure the Massachusetts workers' compensation system runs efficiently and effectively. We monitor and make recommendations on workers' compensation bills, and report on all aspects of the workers' compensation system.

  • Chair Welcome
    • Guest Speaker – Stefanos Kales, MD
  • DIA Update
    • Director’s Update – Sheri Bowles, Director
    • Judicial Update - Senior Judge Omar Hernández, Senior Judge
      • Conference | Hearing | Reviewing Board Queue
      • Impartial Medical Exams | Physicians
    • Vital Statistics - Bill Taupier, Director of Administration
      • Cases Filed with DIA
      • Enforcement and Compliance
      • Workers’ Compensation Trust Fund
      • Personnel Update
  • Executive Director's Update
    •    FY’ 25 WCAC Annual Report
         Legislation
  • Action Items
    • Minutes – August 6, 2025
    • Minutes - September 22, 2025
  • Miscellaneous:
    • Discussion: Impartial Medical Fees & Workers’ Compensation Medical Reimbursement Rates
    • Next Meeting: Tentatively scheduled for December 10, 2025

Contact Director Maureen O'Connell at Maureen.OConnell@mass.gov to obtain the WebEx link. 

Agenda

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