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AR HB1952
Bill
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Charles Collins
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 11-9-508(a) to clarify employer liability for medical services and supplies related to workplace injuries under Workers' Compensation Law.
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Changes language from "in connection with" to "for treatment of" when describing the scope of medical services employers must provide to injured employees.
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Requires that the compensable injury must be the major cause of the need for medical treatment in order for the employer to be liable for those costs.
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Applies to medical, surgical, hospital, chiropractic, optometric, podiatric, nursing services, medicines, and medical devices such as crutches, artificial limbs, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Regarding The Liability Of An Employer For Medical Costs Related To A Compensable Injury; And To Amend Portions Of The Workers' Compensation Law That Resulted From Initiated Measure 1948, No. 4.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2017