Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) Regulations - Telehealth

The division’s contact person must receive all written comments concerning the proposed modification to the regulations no later than November 15, 2022. Written comments may be submitted by facsimile transmission (FAX), addressed to the contact person at (510) 286-0687. Written comments may also be sent electronically (via e-mail), using the following e-mail address: dwcrules@dir.ca.gov.

History of
Title 8, California Code of Regulations
Section 46.3

Request for Re-Adoption of Emergency Regulations
To Readopt Emergency Regulations Until October 17, 2022

Emergency Regulations Readopted – Expires October 18, 2022

• Notification of Emergency Regulations Readopt
• Emergency Text of Regulations – Telehealth
• Finding of Emergency – Telehealth Evaluations
• Addendum to Finding of Emergency – Telehealth Evaluations
• Notice of approval of regulatory action

Title 8, California Code of Regulations
Section 46.3
Emergency Regulations Adopted – Expires July 19, 2022
Filed with Secretary of State January 18, 2022
Effective January 18, 2022

• Emergency Text of Regulations – Telehealth
• Notice of approval of emergency regulatory action
  • Notice of approval of emergency regulatory action - Accessible version

  History of Title 8, California Code of Regulations
  Section 46.3

  • Notice Emergency Regulation
  • Emergency Text of Regulations – Telehealth
  • Updated Emergency Regulation Finding of Emergency – Telehealth Evaluations

  PLEASE NOTE: The submission of the proposed Qualified Medical Evaluator emergency regulations section 46.3, originally planned for December 28, 2021, was delayed due to updates made to the Updated Emergency Regulation Finding of Emergency – Telehealth Evaluations. The proposed Qualified Medical Evaluator emergency regulation section 46.3 will be submitted to OAL on January 3, 2022.

  Emergency Regulations For Approval by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL)
  To be effective upon filing with the Secretary of State
  Notice of Proposed Emergency Action Issued: December 20, 2021

  • Notice Emergency Regulation
  • Emergency Text of Regulations – Telehealth
  • Emergency Regulation Finding of Emergency – Telehealth Evaluations

  The proposed Qualified Medical Evaluator emergency regulation section 46.3 will be submitted to OAL on December 28, 2021, so that the regulations will be in place to assist in the continued operation of the Qualified Medical Evaluator program during the COVID-19 crisis. The regulations will not become effective until filing with the Secretary of State after OAL approves them. OAL has up to 10 days to consider the regulations, but may approve them before the 10 days have elapsed. Upon approval and filing with the Secretary of State, the regulation is effective for 180 days. During the initial 180 day period of effectiveness, if the Division anticipates it will need to readopt the emergency regulations for an additional 90 days it will pursue that course of action. For information on the OAL procedure, and to learn how you may comment on the emergency regulation, go the OAL's website at: http://www.oal.ca.gov/.

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