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IN HB1069

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Moseley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

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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