Name: Workers' Compensation Advisory Council Meeting via WebEx - 4/8/2026
Start: 2026-04-08T09:00:00-0400 - 2026-04-08T10:00:00-0400

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.

AGENDA

Date: April 8, 2026

Location: Department of Industrial Accidents - via WebEx
Lafayette City Center
2 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111

Time: 9:00 AM

CHAIR WELCOME

Roll Call

ACTION ITEMS

Minutes – February 11, 2026
Minutes – March 11, 2026

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

Legislation

Contact Director Maureen O'Connell at Maureen.OConnell@mass.gov for the Webex link.

Next Meeting: Tentatively scheduled for May 13, 2026

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