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Classification Phraseology as of:
9/1/2023
 
Classification Code:
9043
 
Phraseology:

HOSPITALS — all employees — including Clerical Office Employees, Clerical Telecommuter Employees and Outside Salespersons

Footnote:

The payroll for student nurses and interns shall be included at an average wage of at least $100 per week.

This classification applies to facilities that are licensed by the California Department of Public Health as a General Acute Care Hospital, Acute Psychiatric Hospital or Special Hospital. Hospitals retain medical staff with the capability to provide 24-hour inpatient care. This classification includes skilled nursing facilities operated by the acute care hospital when both facilities operate under a single license as an acute care hospital.

Skilled nursing facilities operated under a separate license shall be classified as 8829(1), Skilled Nursing Facilities.

A medical clinic that operates at a location separate from the hospital shall be classified as 8834, Physicians' Practices and Outpatient Clinics, provided the clinic does not provide 24-hour inpatient care.

Hospitals operated by municipal, state or other public agencies shall be classified as 8830, Institutional Employee .

Hospitals operated in connection with jails or prisons shall be classified as 7720, Police, Sheriffs, Marshals, Animal Control Officers, Fish and Wildlife Officers, and Correctional Officers — including deputies — not volunteers.

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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
9/1/2023$1.34New/Renewal
9/1/2022$1.31New/Renewal
9/1/2021$1.25New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:

HOSPITALS — all employees — including Clerical Office Employees and Outside Salespersons

Footnote:

The payroll for student nurses and interns shall be included at an average wage of at least $100 per week.

This classification applies to facilities that are licensed by the California Department of Public Health as a General Acute Care Hospital, Acute Psychiatric Hospital or Special Hospital. Hospitals retain medical staff with the capability to provide 24-hour inpatient care. This classification includes skilled nursing facilities operated by the acute care hospital when both facilities operate under a single license as an acute care hospital.

Skilled nursing facilities operated under a separate license shall be classified as 8829(1), Nursing Homes.

A medical clinic that operates at a location separate from the hospital shall be classified as 8834, Physicians, Practices and Outpatient Clinics, provided the clinic does not provide 24-hour inpatient care.

Hospitals operated by municipal, state or other public agencies shall be classified as 8830, Institutional Employees.

Hospitals operated in connection with jails or prisons shall be classified as 7720, Police, Sheriffs, Marshals, Animal Control Officers, Fish and Wildlife Officers, and Correctional Officers — including deputies — not volunteers.

1/1/2020
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