DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 218 Reengrossed 2020 Regular Session Frieman
Abstract: Provides that a request made for a medical examination at or prior to a scheduling
conference for a workers' compensation claim cannot be cancelled unless provided by the
exception.
Present law provides that any party wishing to request an additional medical opinion for a medical
examination is required to make such a request at or prior to the pretrial conference. However,
requests for additional medical opinions made after such a time shall be denied except for good
cause or if in the best interest of justice.
Proposed law provides that if a request for a medical examination is made at or prior to the
scheduling conference, the medical examination cannot be cancelled by the workers' compensation
judge unless the objecting party proves by clear and convincing evidence that the present law (R.S.
23:1123) criteria for a medical examination have not been met.
(Amends R.S. 23:1317.1(A))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Clarify that a request for an additional medical opinion regarding a medical examination
shall be made at the scheduling conference, not the pretrial conference.