Bill Would Limit Admissible Evidence in Medical Treatment Appeals

Louisiana lawmakers are considering legislation that would restrict the evidence parties may introduce when appealing certain workers' compensation medical treatment decisions. SB 162, introduced Wednesday, would amend Louisiana law governing the state’s workers' compensation medical treatment schedule. Under current law, disputes over whether recommended care complies with the medical treatment schedule, or whether a variance is reasonably required, may be appealed to the Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration’s medical director or associate medical directo...