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OK HB2038
Bill
Status
4/18/2011
Primary Sponsor
Ben Sherrer
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AI Summary
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Amends 85 O.S. 2001, Section 3.7 to modify the powers and duties of the Workers' Compensation Court Administrator
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Updates terminology by changing "State Insurance Fund" to "CompSource Oklahoma" and standardizing "self-insurance" formatting throughout the statute
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Adds new reporting requirement (paragraph 10) requiring the Administrator to track, compile, and report annually to the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House
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Annual report must include data on: surgery rates, temporary total disability duration (comparing represented vs. unrepresented claimants), permanent partial disability awards by representation status, MRI/advanced diagnostic test usage, physical therapy rates, pain management orders, treatment duration exceeding guidelines, and vocational rehabilitation success rates
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Passed the House on March 17, 2011 and the Senate on April 11, 2011
Legislative Description
Workers' Compensation Court Administrator; modifying duties; effective date.
Workers Compensation
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/18/2011
4/18/2011