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CA AB1295
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Labor Code Section 4656 to exclude certain temporary disability payments from aggregate disability payment calculations in workers' compensation cases
- Specifies that if a treating physician's requested treatment denial is overturned by independent medical review or the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, any temporary disability paid or owed between the denial date and treatment authorization shall not count toward aggregate limits
- Applies to injuries occurring on or after April 19, 2004, and subsequent dates as specified in existing law
- Maintains existing aggregate disability payment limits: 104 compensable weeks within two years (injuries after April 19, 2004) or within five years (injuries after January 1, 2008), with exceptions for specific conditions allowing 240 weeks within five years
- Requires majority vote and has fiscal committee review
Legislative Description
Workers’ compensation: aggregate disability payments.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/1/2018
Committee Referrals
Insurance3/13/2017
Full Bill Text
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