NH HB1352

Extends the deadline for insurance carriers, self-insurers, or payors to pay uncontested workers' compensation medical bills from 30 days to 45 days after receipt

Replaces the "reasonable effort" standard with a "good faith effort" requirement for resolving disputes over the reasonable value of medical services before petitioning the commissioner

Establishes an optional mediation process where either party may request an impartial mediator to help resolve disputes over medical bill payments

Increases civil penalties from $2,500 to $5,000 for violations including improper sharing of irrelevant medical records, billing injured employees for covered services, and failing to pay or deny claims within the required timeframe

Requires insurance carriers or self-insurers who determine they are responsible for payment but fail to pay within 45 days to electronically submit to the commissioner within 5 additional days a notice of responsibility, receipt date, and explanation for the delay