Bill > A06205

This bill simplifies the workers' compensation treatment authorization process by modifying an existing law regarding medical procedures for workplace injuries. Specifically, the bill clarifies that the list of pre-authorized medical procedures created by the Workers' Compensation Board should be used only to expedite treatment authorization, not to restrict treatment options. Under the revised law, medical providers can still request varied or alternative treatments that are not on the pre-authorized list, and such requests will only need to comply with existing guidelines. The bill ensures that insurance carriers cannot automatically deny treatment simply because it is not included in the pre-authorized list. Previously, providers had to demonstrate the medical necessity of treatments not on the pre-authorized list, but now the law explicitly states that the list cannot be used as a basis for denying treatment. This change aims to give injured workers more flexibility in obtaining appropriate medical care and reduce bureaucratic obstacles in the workers' compensation system.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6205