Workers' Compensation Advisory Council Meeting via WebEx - 6/10/2026

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Overview

The WCAC is responsible for overseeing the Workers' Compensation system in Massachusetts. The work we do helps injured workers, employers in Massachusetts, insurers, and attorneys.

We evaluate the Workers Compensation Trust Fund's budget, which covers injured workers whose employer had no insurance, to make sure there is enough coverage for current and future claims.

We provide testimony on workers' compensation rate filings that impact insurers and employers, evaluate the qualifications of administrative judges and administrative law judges, conduct studies on workers' compensation issues, review and provide testimony to the legislature on workers' compensation bills, and review employer assessments that fund the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA).

AGENDA

Date: June 10, 2026
Location: Department of Industrial Accidents - via WebEx
Lafayette City Center | 2 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111
Time: 9:00 A.M.

Chair Welcome

  • Roll call

Action Items

  • Minutes – April 8, 2026
  • Minutes - May 13, 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 | FY’26 Annual Report

Next Meeting: Tentatively scheduled for August 12, 2026

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

Agenda

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