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NJ A5812
NJ A5812Reduces statute of limitations from six years to two years in medical fee disputes in workers' compensation matters.
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Introduced
12/04/2023
12/04/2023
In Committee
12/04/2023
12/04/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that the statute of limitations for a medical fee dispute in a workers' compensation matter will be two years from the date that a payment or notice of denial of payment was received by a claimant. The current statute of limitations for these matters, as interpreted by State courts, is six years from the date that a payment or notice of denial of payment was received by a claimant.
AI Summary
This bill reduces the statute of limitations for a medical fee dispute in a workers' compensation matter from six years to two years from the date that a payment or notice of denial of payment was received by the claimant. The bill amends the existing law, which currently allows for a six-year statute of limitations as interpreted by the courts. This change aims to provide a shorter timeframe for resolving such disputes within the workers' compensation system.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 12/04/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5812 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A6000/5812_I1.HTM |
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