California · Labor Code

LAB §5401.7: 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 fo

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A claim form must display a warning statement informing that knowingly making false statements to obtain or deny workers' compensation benefits constitutes a felony.

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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.

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