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CA AB361
Bill
Status
10/11/2009
Primary Sponsor
Tom Ammiano
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Does not expand or alter the benefits, terms, or conditions of existing medical provider network or health care organization contracts
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Preserves the employer's ability to transfer injured employee treatment into a medical provider network or health care organization
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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