Bill > S08240

This bill modifies the workers' compensation law to streamline the authorization process for medical treatment by podiatrists, chiropractors, and psychologists. The bill eliminates existing practice committees for these specialties and replaces them with references to professional associations like the New York State Podiatric Medical Association, Chiropractic Association, and Psychological Association. Specifically, the bill removes detailed provisions about appointing committee members and their compensation, and instead directs that removal of authorized providers will be handled under a different section of the law. The changes update language throughout the workers' compensation law, replacing terms like "chairman" with "chair" and "workmen's" with "workers'" compensation. The bill also modifies how fee schedules are established, requiring the chair of the workers' compensation board to request input from professional associations about appropriate remuneration for medical services, while still maintaining flexibility to consider other perspectives. These modifications aim to simplify administrative processes and update terminology while preserving the core framework for medical treatment under workers' compensation. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8240