FLA LEG Workers' Comp Treatment


On Mar. 6, FLA LEG passed bill for treatment under workers' comp.


  • FLA LEG passed bill SB362 re medical treatment, amends FLA LEG XXXI-440.13.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Increases limits from $300.00 per hour for witness fees charged by certain witnesses.
  • Physician's maximum reimbursement allowances increased to 175% as allowed by Medicare, 210% increase for surgical procedures allowed by Medicare/member panel.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 9, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 28, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
  • On Feb. 28, 2024, bill delivered to House; on Mar. 6, 2024, bill was passed in House.
  • Effectiveness
  • If approved, act will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
  • Jun. 2024 FLA LEG Governor Approval
  • On Jun. 17, 2024, FLA LEG reported approval of SB362, assigned Chapter 2024-241.

Regulators FLA LEG
Entity Types CNSM; Ins
Reference Ch. 2024-241, 6/17/2024; PR, 6/14/2024; CS/SB 362, 3/6/2024; Citation: FLA LEG XXXI-440.13;
Functions Claims/Accelerated Benefits; Compliance; Financial; Legal; Product Administration
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Insurance; Insurance-Casualty; Medicare; Workers Comp
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 3/6/2024
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 203913
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 6/17/2024
Report Section US Insurance

Last substantive update on 06/19/2024