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CA AB361

Bill

Status

Passed

10/11/2009

Primary Sponsor

Tom Ammiano

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from rescinding or modifying medical treatment authorization after treatment has been provided to an injured worker, regardless of whether a medical provider network or health care organization contract exists

  • Allows employers to rescind or modify authorization only for future treatments or services that have not yet been provided, if the authorized medical treatment consists of a series of treatments

  • Does not expand or alter the benefits, terms, or conditions of existing medical provider network or health care organization contracts

  • Preserves the employer's ability to transfer injured employee treatment into a medical provider network or health care organization

  • Clarifies that authorized medical treatment providers are not designated as the primary care physician responsible for managing the employee's overall care

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation: treatment authorization.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 436, Statutes of 2009.

10/11/2009

Committee Referrals

Rules5/18/2009
Insurance3/9/2009

Full Bill Text

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