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IN HB1069
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Moseley
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AI Summary
- Employees gain the right to choose their own attending physician for treatment of workplace injuries or occupational diseases under Indiana's worker's compensation system, effective July 1, 2026
- Employers remain responsible for paying all physician services, medical products, and treatment costs free of charge to the employee, regardless of whether the employee selects the physician
- If an employee is unable to select a physician or requires immediate emergency treatment, the employer may select a physician until the employee makes their own choice
- The attending physician chosen by the employee must consult with the employee's personal physician when medically necessary, advisable, or upon employee request
- Employees must notify the employer and insurance carrier of their physician choice and services received, following rules to be adopted by the Worker's Compensation Board
Legislative Description
Choice of physician for worker injury or disease.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
12/5/2025
Committee Referrals
Employment, Labor and Pensions12/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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