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This bill revises provisions governing industrial insurance, specifically focusing on occupational lung and heart disease claims. It allows injured employees with such claims to seek treatment from a physician or chiropractic physician outside the standard panel of providers if fewer than 12 appropriate specialists are available within 30 days. The bill establishes a comprehensive reimbursement process where the injured employee or their health/casualty insurer can seek full repayment from the employer or insurance carrier for medical treatment. If the responsible party fails to reimburse within 30 days, they must pay double the unpaid amount. Additionally, the bill authorizes the use of electronic filing systems for notices and documents related to industrial insurance hearings and appeals, modernizing the administrative process. The changes will apply to claims filed on or after October 1, 2025, and are designed to provide more flexibility and accessibility for workers seeking treatment for occupational lung and heart diseases. The bill aims to address potential gaps in medical provider availability and ensure timely, comprehensive medical care for workers with these specific occupational diseases.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12671/Overview