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OR SB445

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Deb Patterson

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation (SAIF) to form or acquire subsidiary corporations to perform delegated functions under workers' compensation law

  • Permits SAIF or its subsidiaries to provide managed care services to injured workers and to coordinate with medical service providers for medical services delivery

  • Establishes a five-member board of directors for any SAIF subsidiary, appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation, including one labor representative, one management representative, and three SAIF board representatives serving four-year terms

  • Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to conduct annual audits ensuring separation between claims processing and managed care services, with audit costs paid by SAIF and annual reports to the Governor and legislature

  • Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment of the 2025 regular legislative session

Legislative Description

Relating to medical services for injured workers; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor and Business1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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