HLS 12RS-1112 ORIGINAL
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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE BILL NO. 671
BY REPRESENTATIVE SMITH
WORKERS COMPENSATI ON: Provides for the payment of medical benefits
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 23:1201(E), relative to workers' compensation benefits; to2
provide for the time period for payment of medical benefits; and to provide for3
related matters.4
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:5
Section 1. R.S. 23:1201(E) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:6
ยง1201. Time and place of payment; failure to pay timely; failure to authorize;7
penalties and attorney fees8
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E. Medical benefits payable under this Chapter shall be paid within sixty10
thirty days after the employer or insurer receives written notice thereof.11
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HB NO. 671
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Smith HB No. 671
Abstract: Provides for the time period for the payment of benefits.
Present law provides that payments of compensation in workers' compensation claims shall
be paid at the same place and time as wages were paid before the accident, unless the
employee is not living at the same place, in which case he may provide a mailing address.
Present law provides that an interval of up to a month may be given for payment, but if more
than one month is needed, it must be approved by the director.
Present law provides that electronic transfer of funds, including direct deposit, or payment
by debit card, is also an appropriate method of payment.
Present law provides that the 1
st
installment of compensation for disability or death is due
by the 14
th
day after the employer or insurer has knowledge of the accident.
Present law provides that installment benefits pursuant to the supplemental earnings benefits
statute shall be due on the 14
th
day after the employer or insurer has knowledge of the
supplemental earnings benefits.
Present law provides that the installment benefits pursuant to the permanent partial disability
statute shall be due on the 30
th
day after the employer or insurer receives a medical report
giving notice of the disability.
Present law provides that medical benefits shall be paid within 60 days after the employer
or insurer receives written notice thereof.
Proposed law changes the time period from 60 days to 30 days.
(Amends R.S. 23:1201(E))