The bill, SB 382, addresses provisions related to workers' compensation in Louisiana. It amends the reimbursement schedule for care, services, treatment, drugs, and supplies, specifying that the assistant secretary must reassess this schedule and implement necessary adjustments by July 1, 2029. This replaces the previous requirement for annual adjustments and the earlier proposed deadline of January 1, 2027, which was rejected. The bill retains the existing framework that limits charges to the mean of the usual and customary charges for the specified services.

Additionally, the bill repeals the current law that establishes the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council, which consisted of 17 members appointed by the governor. This council was responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on proposed rules affecting the administration or resolution of claims. The effective date for these changes is set for August 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
SB382 Original: 36:309(B)(2)
SB382 Engrossed: 36:309(B)(2)
SB382 Enrolled: 23:2(C)(1), 36:309(B)(2)
Conference Committee Report, #3422, House Proposed, Senate Proposed: 23:2(C)(1)