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DE SB161
Bill
Status
3/20/2018
Primary Sponsor
Brian Bushweller
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AI Summary
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Providers of services under personal injury protection must not exceed charges established by the Workers' Compensation Oversight Panel fee schedules for work-related injuries, unless unusual procedures or unique circumstances justify additional charges.
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Providers are prohibited from demanding or requesting any payments in addition to authorized charges.
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Insurers must report to the Division of Professional Regulation any pattern of overcharging, excessive treatment, or other improper actions by providers within 30 days of discovery.
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Providers must adhere to health care practice guidelines and utilization review requirements.
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Allows insurers to establish contractual fee agreements with providers that would supersede the fee schedule requirements.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Personal Injury Protection Payments.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate
3/20/2018