Bills Would Allow Up to $2,000 in Medical Care Before Claim Is Approved

An injured worker would not have to wait for a claim to be filed or even for approval from the employer before seeking up to $2,000 in medical care, according to two bills filed in the Kansas Legislature. House Bill 2313 and its nearly identical Senate companion, Senate Bill 172, would raise the limit on initial medical treatment, from $500 to $2,000. “Without application or approval, an employee may consult a health care provider of the employee's choice for the purpose of examination, diagnosis or treatment, but the employer shall only be liable for the fees and charges of su...