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AK HB13
Bill
Status
Passed
10/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
William Thomas
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AI Summary
- Amends AS 23.30.097(a) to establish a new fee regulation framework for medical treatment and services provided to workers' compensation claimants effective on or after December 31, 2010
- Medical fees must be based on the lowest of three options: usual and customary fees per a board-established fee schedule, the fee charged to the general public, or a negotiated fee between provider and employer
- Board-established fee schedule must be based on statistically credible data including American Medical Association and Health Care Procedure Coding System categories, reflect geographical costs, and be set at the 90th percentile
- Repeals and supersedes prior fee schedule provisions that used Consumer Price Index adjustments for periods before December 31, 2010
- Act takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Workers' Compensation: Medical Fees
Physicians
Last Action
EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 9/29/11
10/7/2011
Committee Referrals
Labor & Commerce1/18/2011
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