Michigan HB5182 modifies worker's compensation benefits, including time limits for treatment and additional requirements for medical benefit payments.

Michigan HB5182 amends worker's compensation laws to modify the time period an injured worker may seek treatment from their own physician or provider. It mandates that employers furnish reasonable and timely medical, surgical, and hospital services, dental care, crutches, and other necessary items to injured employees. The bill also sets criteria for utilization review, ensuring health care and health services provided meet medically accepted standards. It outlines procedures for preauthorization of medical benefits and penalties for submitting false information.

Michigan HB5182 modifies worker's compensation benefits, including time limits for treatment and additional requirements for medical benefit payments.

Michigan HB5182 amends worker's compensation laws to modify the time period an injured worker may seek treatment from their own physician or provider. It mandates that employers furnish reasonable and timely medical, surgical, and hospital services, dental care, crutches, and other necessary items to injured employees. The bill also sets criteria for utilization review, ensuring health care and health services provided meet medically accepted standards. It outlines procedures for preauthorization of medical benefits and penalties for submitting false information.