The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to workers' compensation in Arizona by updating the definitions and requirements for the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA). Specifically, it would require the ICA to establish a schedule of fees for services provided by healthcare, dental care, and supply providers for injured employees, expanding the current requirement that only includes physicians, physical therapists, or occupational therapists. Additionally, the bill would exempt contracts necessary for developing and publishing the dental care fee schedule from the State Procurement Code and mandate that the ICA publish this schedule on its website, rather than in the Arizona Administrative Register.

Furthermore, the bill would increase the monthly dependent allowance for employees receiving compensation for temporary total disability from $25 to $100, applicable only to claims filed on or after the effective date of the act. It would also modify the definition of "interested party" to include third-party administrators and authorized representatives in cases where the employee is deceased. Lastly, the bill would update the definition of "serve" or "service" to include electronic transmission methods that ensure effective notice, unless the receiving party opts out.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-901, 23-908, 23-1045, 41-1715, 23-1041, 35-192.01, 26-314, 17-214, 23-901.01, 23-901.09, 23-1105, 32-1963.01, 12-2235, 23-1070
Senate Engrossed Version: 23-901, 23-908, 23-1045, 41-1715, 23-1041, 35-192.01, 26-314, 17-214, 23-901.01, 23-901.09, 23-1105, 32-1963.01, 12-2235, 23-1070
House Engrossed Version: 23-901, 23-908, 23-1045, 41-1715, 23-1041, 35-192.01, 26-314, 17-214, 23-901.01, 23-901.09, 23-1105, 32-1963.01, 12-2235, 23-1070
Chaptered Version: 23-901, 23-908, 23-1045, 41-1715, 23-1041, 35-192.01, 26-314, 17-214, 23-901.01, 23-901.09, 23-1105, 32-1963.01, 12-2235, 23-1070