A 1384 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Reduces statute of limitations from six years to two years in medical fee disputes in workers' compensation matters.

This bill shortens the deadline for injured workers to dispute unpaid medical bills in workers' compensation cases from six years to two years. It directly affects workers who need to file claims with the Division of Workers' Compensation regarding medical fees paid or denied by employers or insurers. The key provision requires disputes to be filed within two years of receiving payment or a denial notice, rather than the current six-year standard. This change aims to streamline resolution of billing disputes while maintaining the existing process for determining reasonable fees and preventing medical providers from reporting unpaid charges to credit agencies prematurely.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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