Bill > SB0190

This bill modifies the Workers' Compensation Act by clarifying and updating various provisions related to reporting industrial injuries and regulating health care providers. The bill introduces new definitions for terms like "balance billing," "covered medical services," and "health care provider," and specifies that balance billing is prohibited. The legislation maintains requirements for employees to promptly notify employers of work-related injuries, with provisions for notification by next of kin or attorneys if the employee is unable to do so. It outlines specific reporting requirements for employers and workers' compensation insurance carriers, including timelines and procedures for reporting work-related fatalities and injuries. The bill updates rules about medical record disclosure, fee schedules for medical services, and establishes that the commission has exclusive jurisdiction to determine the compensability and reasonableness of medical services related to workers' compensation claims. Additionally, the bill modifies language around fee structures, particularly for hospital services, and ensures that health care providers cannot charge employees additional amounts beyond what the workers' compensation insurance carrier reimburses. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, and aims to streamline and clarify workers' compensation processes and protections.

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