The Louisiana Legislative Session for 2009 began on Monday, April 27, 2009, and ends on Thursday, June 25, 2009. The following bills about Louisiana Workers Compensation have been proposed:
House Bill 537 privatizes the handling of claims for less than $50,000 involving employees of the Louisiana state government.
House Bill 562 requires that health care providers receive notice when a Louisiana Workers Compensation claim is settled.
House Bill 658 changes the time limits for filing some types of Louisiana Workers Compensation claims.
House Bill 706 Changes the "Burden of Proof" in Louisiana Workers Compensation claims.
House Bill 729 extends Louisiana Workers Compensation coverage to volunteer firefighters.
House Bill 841 makes a a number of changes, including (1) expanding the circumstances for which an IME is appropriate, (2) requiring reporting of fraud, (3) allowing direct deposit and debits cards for benefits payments, and (4) extending time limits for reimbursement rates for the Louisiana Second Injury Fund.
Senate Bill 303 authorizes a group of doctors to create a "medical treatment schedule" to be used by the Louisiana Workers Compensation Medical Services Division.
David Buie is a Louisiana Workers Compensation Lawyer who represent individuals throughout all of Louisiana. For more information, visit DavidBuie.com
