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AR SB287
Bill
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Payton
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AI Summary
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Attorney fees for controverted medical benefits in workers' compensation cases set at 12.5% of the controverted medical benefits, to be paid by the employer or carrier in addition to benefits awarded
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Maximum attorney fees for appeals to the full Workers' Compensation Commission increased from $500 to $2,500
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Maximum attorney fees for appeals to the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court increased from $1,000 to $5,000
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Attorney fees for controverted change of physician requests increased from $200 to $1,000
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Amendments apply to benefits payable for injuries occurring on or after the effective date of the act, modifying provisions that originated from Initiated Measure 1948, No. 4
Legislative Description
To Modify Certain Attorney Fees For Controverted Medical Expenses, Appeals, And Changes Of Physicians Under The Workers' Compensation Law That Resulted From Initiated Measure 1948, No. 4.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/5/2025