DE SB108

Delaware-licensed medical providers who perform workers' compensation procedures outside the state will be reimbursed at Delaware's health care payment system rates, preventing providers from establishing out-of-state facilities to collect higher fees

Out-of-state providers not licensed in Delaware will receive the greater of: Delaware's payment system rates, or the fee schedule of the state where treatment is rendered

All out-of-state charges remain subject to Delaware's treatment guidelines and payment policies

Employers must provide a modified-duty job availability report to the treating physician and insurance carrier within 14 days of receiving the initial injury report

Physicians must sign and return the modified-duty availability report within 14 days of the next patient visit, but no later than 21 days after receiving the form