Reduces statute of limitations from six years to two years in medical fee disputes in workers' compensation matters.
This bill shortens the deadline for medical providers to dispute unpaid fees in workers' compensation cases from six years to two years. It directly affects medical providers, employers, and workers' compensation insurers by requiring disputes to be filed within two years of receiving payment or a denial notice. The key change modifies Section 34:15-15 of New Jersey law to establish this two-year filing window for medical fee disputes. The policy shift aims to streamline resolution of billing disagreements within a shorter timeframe, replacing the current six-year standard.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
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