§ 5401.7

California Labor Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The claim form shall contain, prominently stated, the following statement:

“Any person who makes or causes to be made any knowingly false or fraudulent material statement or material representation for the purpose of obtaining or denying workers’ compensation benefits or payments is guilty of a felony.”

The statements required to be printed or displayed pursuant to Section 1871.2 of the Insurance Code may, but are not required to, appear on the claim form.

(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 424, Sec. 30. (SB 1242) Effective January 1, 2023.)

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