SB 220 – Worker’s Compensation Authored by Sen. Karen Tallian (D-Portage) Provides that if, after the occurrence of an accident, compensation is paid for temporary total disability or temporary partial disability, then the two-year limitation period to file an application for adjustment of claim begins to run on the last date for which such compensation was paid. Increases benefits [...]
Unanimous Committee Passage for Ambulatory Surgical Centers for Worker’s Comp HB 1332 – Ambulatory Outpatient Surgical Centers Authored by Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) Sponsored by Sen. Phil Boots (R-Crawfordsville) Provides that ambulatory outpatient surgical centers (ASCs) may be reimbursed in an amount not to exceed 225% of the ASCs Medicare reimbursement rate. Provides that the payment to an ASC [...]
SB 5 – Health Provider Contracts and Pricing Authored by Sen Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) Prohibits health provider contracts from including provisions that prohibit providers from disclosing the pricing for health care services. States that a violation by the issuer of a health provider contract is an unfair or deceptive act or practice in the business of insurance. Chamber position: Support [...]
