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FL S0362

Bill

Status

Passed

6/17/2024

Primary Sponsor

Fiscal Policy

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum witness fee for health care providers giving depositions from $200 to $300 per hour under Florida's Workers' Compensation Law
  • Raises the cap on expert witness fees for those who only reviewed medical records or provided unrelated services from $200 to $300 per day
  • Increases maximum reimbursement for physicians licensed under chapter 458 or 459 from 110% to 175% of the Medicare reimbursement rate (or the three-member panel rate as of January 1, 2003, whichever is greater)
  • Increases maximum reimbursement for surgical procedures from 140% to 210% of the Medicare reimbursement rate (or the three-member panel rate as of January 1, 2003, whichever is greater)
  • Takes effect January 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Medical Treatment Under the Workers' Compensation Law

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-241

6/17/2024

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy1/24/2024
Health Policy1/10/2024

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