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OK HB2038

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ben Sherrer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 85 O.S. 2001, Section 3.7 to modify the powers and duties of the Workers' Compensation Court Administrator

  • Updates terminology by changing "State Insurance Fund" to "CompSource Oklahoma" and standardizing "self-insurance" formatting throughout the statute

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2011
Rules2/8/2011

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