CA SB 636

Title: Workers’ compensation: utilization review.
Author: David D. Cortese

Summary
SB 636, as amended, Cortese. Workers’ compensation: utilization review. Existing law establishes a workers’ compensation system, administered by the Administrative Director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation, that generally requires employers to secure the payment of workers’ compensation for injuries incurred by their employees that arise out of, and in the course of, employment.Existing law requires every employer to establish a medical treatment utilization review process, in compliance with specified requirements, either directly or through its insurer or an entity with which the employer or insurer contracts for these services. Existing law prohibits any person other than a licensed physician who is competent to evaluate the specific clinical issues involved in the medical treatment services from modifying, delaying, or denying requests for authorization of medical treatment for reasons of medical necessity to cure or relieve.This bill would, commencing January 1, 2025, for private employers, require the physician to be licensed by California state law.The bill would make a related intent statement.

Status
Ordered to inactive file on request of Assembly Member Bryan.

Bill Documents
CA SB 636 - 08/24/23 - Amended Assembly

CA SB 636 - 06/21/23 - Amended Assembly

CA SB 636 - 04/10/23 - Amended Senate

CA SB 636 - 02/16/23 - Introduced

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Dave Cortese - D
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