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NJ S786
NJ S786Reduces statute of limitations from six years to two years in medical fee disputes in workers' compensation matters.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 shortens the time limit, known as the statute of limitations, for filing a dispute about medical fees in workers' compensation cases from six years to two years. This means that if a claimant receives a payment or a denial of payment for medical services related to a work injury, they now have only two years from that date to formally dispute the fee with the Division of Workers' Compensation, whereas previously they had six years. The Division of Workers' Compensation is the state agency that handles these types of disputes.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S786 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/786_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/786_I1.HTM |
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