Hawaii SB2273 amends workers' compensation laws to clarify employer and provider responsibilities for medical service payments and disputes.

Hawaii SB2273 amends workers' compensation laws to clarify employer and provider responsibilities for medical service payments and disputes. Employers must pay for medical services related to a compensable injury within 30 days of receiving a bill. If an employer disputes a charge, they must notify the provider within 30 days. The provider can dispute the denial by filing a bill dispute request with the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. The director reviews the dispute and can assess a service fee.

Hawaii SB2273 amends workers' compensation laws to clarify employer and provider responsibilities for medical service payments and disputes.

Hawaii SB2273 amends workers' compensation laws to clarify employer and provider responsibilities for medical service payments and disputes. Employers must pay for medical services related to a compensable injury within 30 days of receiving a bill. If an employer disputes a charge, they must notify the provider within 30 days. The provider can dispute the denial by filing a bill dispute request with the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. The director reviews the dispute and can assess a service fee.