SB668 amends the Labor Code to establish a fee schedule for medical-legal expenses in workers' compensation cases.

SB668 amends Section 5307.6 of the Labor Code to create a fee schedule for medical-legal expenses in workers' compensation cases. The administrative director must adopt and revise this schedule every two years, using an evaluation of medical practice costs. Providers are prohibited from charging fees exceeding those in the schedule unless they provide a detailed justification. The employer and employee have the right to contest excessive fees. The bill also outlines disciplinary actions for providers violating these provisions.

SB668 amends the Labor Code to establish a fee schedule for medical-legal expenses in workers' compensation cases.

SB668 amends Section 5307.6 of the Labor Code to create a fee schedule for medical-legal expenses in workers' compensation cases. The administrative director must adopt and revise this schedule every two years, using an evaluation of medical practice costs. Providers are prohibited from charging fees exceeding those in the schedule unless they provide a detailed justification. The employer and employee have the right to contest excessive fees. The bill also outlines disciplinary actions for providers violating these provisions.