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NJ A1934
NJ A1934Reduces 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 reduces the statute of limitations for medical fee disputes in workers' compensation matters from six years to two years from the date a payment or notice of denial of payment was received by the claimant. The current six-year statute of limitations was interpreted by state courts, and this bill changes it to a two-year period for services rendered on or after the effective date of the bill.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly 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/A1934 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1934_I1.HTM |
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