SB 574 Summary

• Requires health care providers to file worker's compensation claims with the board no later than 2 years after the last date services were provided to an injured or disabled employee.

• Changes reimbursement methodology for medical services facilities effective July 1, 2011 to equal 200% of Medicare program reimbursement amounts (instead of the 80th percentile billing standard).

• Increases permanent impairment benefit amounts for injuries and disablements occurring on or after July 1, 2011, with new tiered compensation rates ranging from $1,540 to $3,850 per degree of impairment.

• Increases maximum average weekly wages for benefit calculations from $975 to $1,075 for disablements occurring on or after July 1, 2011.

• Raises overall maximum compensation caps from $325,000 to $360,000 for injuries and disablements occurring on or after July 1, 2011.