Hawaii SB2663 amends workers' compensation law to ensure timely employer responses to treatment plans and establish penalties for noncompliance.

Hawaii SB2663 aims to enhance the state's workers' compensation system by mandating timely employer responses to treatment plans and setting penalties for noncompliance. The bill requires employers to approve or deny a treatment plan within seven days of receipt, with failure to respond resulting in automatic acceptance. Employers must also provide written notice of approval or denial to the physician and injured employee. The bill clarifies that employers cannot deny payment for approved treatments until a hearing is held.

Hawaii SB2663 amends workers' compensation law to ensure timely employer responses to treatment plans and establish penalties for noncompliance.

Hawaii SB2663 aims to enhance the state's workers' compensation system by mandating timely employer responses to treatment plans and setting penalties for noncompliance. The bill requires employers to approve or deny a treatment plan within seven days of receipt, with failure to respond resulting in automatic acceptance. Employers must also provide written notice of approval or denial to the physician and injured employee. The bill clarifies that employers cannot deny payment for approved treatments until a hearing is held.