Worker's compensation: benefits; time period an injured worker may seek treatment from the injured worker's own physician or provider; modify, and provide additional requirements for the payment of medical benefits. Amends sec. 315 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.315).

HB 5182 amends Michigan's worker compensation law to clarify injured workers' access to medical care. It requires employers to provide payment for treatment from a worker's chosen doctor within 10 days of notice, or face a $100 daily penalty (capped at $25,000). The bill also establishes a preauthorization process for medical treatments, requiring employers to respond to requests within 10 business days or risk delays in care. These changes directly affect injured workers seeking medical treatment and employers/carriers responsible for covering costs under the law.