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OK HB1347

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Wade Rousselot

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 78 of Oklahoma workers' compensation law regarding the appeals process for administrative law judge decisions.

  • Requires payment for prescription drugs prescribed by the treating physician to continue during the pendency of an appeal filed by an employer or insurance carrier.

  • If the employer is found not liable for prescription drug payment upon appeal conclusion, the employee must reimburse the employer or insurance carrier for prescriptions filled during the appeals process.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation; continued payment for prescription drugs during appeals process; effective date.

Health Care

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

3/5/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2015
Insurance2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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