California QME Exam 2022 - Based on
ICAC Course Material questions and
answers
California passed first workers compensation act in what year? What event caused
this? - 1. 1911
2. Fire at Triangle Shirtwaist Company Factory
Was the first workers compensation act voluntary or mandatory? - Voluntary
What year was the Boyton Act passed? What did it require most employers to do?
What did this act establish? - 1. 1913
2. required most employers to have workers compensation coverage
3. established the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF)
What act replaced the Boyton Act in 1917? What was the new added provision? -
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety Act
2. "permanent disability must give consideration to diminished ability to compete
in the open labor market"
In what year did the California State Senate allow for subjective factors such as
pain and mental disturbances? - 1951
, California QME Exam 2022 - Based on
ICAC Course Material questions and
answers
Federal, Maritime, and Railroad workers are covered under what? - Federal Work
Comp
What 3 things was the workers' compensation system created to pay for? - 1.
Medical treatment
2. Temporary payment for lost wages
3. Permanent disability to compensate for decreased ability to compete in the
open labor market
What is the Historic Compromise? - 1. Employee gives up the right to pursue legal
action in exchange for benefits.
2. Employer provides benefits, regardless of fault, in exchange for legal protection.
What are the 3 components of the Historic Compromise? - 1. No Fault
2. Exclusive Remedy
3. Assured and Fixed Benefit
The employer is required to pay for benefits, regardless of fault, as long as the
injury is AOE/COE - "No Fault" component of Historic Compromise
ICAC Course Material questions and
answers
California passed first workers compensation act in what year? What event caused
this? - 1. 1911
2. Fire at Triangle Shirtwaist Company Factory
Was the first workers compensation act voluntary or mandatory? - Voluntary
What year was the Boyton Act passed? What did it require most employers to do?
What did this act establish? - 1. 1913
2. required most employers to have workers compensation coverage
3. established the State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF)
What act replaced the Boyton Act in 1917? What was the new added provision? -
1. Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety Act
2. "permanent disability must give consideration to diminished ability to compete
in the open labor market"
In what year did the California State Senate allow for subjective factors such as
pain and mental disturbances? - 1951
, California QME Exam 2022 - Based on
ICAC Course Material questions and
answers
Federal, Maritime, and Railroad workers are covered under what? - Federal Work
Comp
What 3 things was the workers' compensation system created to pay for? - 1.
Medical treatment
2. Temporary payment for lost wages
3. Permanent disability to compensate for decreased ability to compete in the
open labor market
What is the Historic Compromise? - 1. Employee gives up the right to pursue legal
action in exchange for benefits.
2. Employer provides benefits, regardless of fault, in exchange for legal protection.
What are the 3 components of the Historic Compromise? - 1. No Fault
2. Exclusive Remedy
3. Assured and Fixed Benefit
The employer is required to pay for benefits, regardless of fault, as long as the
injury is AOE/COE - "No Fault" component of Historic Compromise
