SB189

Providing injured employees the freedom of choice to designate their healthcare provider and requiring the employer to pay for the services of such healthcare provider with regard to workers compensation.

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB189 allows injured employees to choose their healthcare provider and requires employers to pay for the services of the chosen provider under.

Kansas SB189 amends workers compensation laws to give injured employees the freedom to select their healthcare provider. Employers must cover the costs of the chosen provider's services, up to a limit of $800 for initial consultations. If the employee is unsatisfied with the services, the employer must provide a list of alternative healthcare providers from which the employee can choose. The bill also modifies procedures for post-award medical benefits, including hearings and the conditions under which medical treatment can be terminated or modified.

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Current
Commerce Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 5, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Commerce

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced