This bill amends R.S.34:15-15 to reduce the statute of limitations for medical fee disputes in workers' compensation cases from six years to two years. Specifically, it stipulates that for services rendered on or after the effective date of the bill, any dispute must be filed with the Division of Workers' Compensation no later than two years after the date that any payment or notice of denial of payment was received. The bill also clarifies that the treatment of an injured worker or the payment of workers' compensation should not be delayed due to claims made by medical providers.

The bill aims to streamline the dispute resolution process in workers' compensation cases by establishing a shorter timeframe for filing disputes, thereby potentially reducing the backlog of cases and expediting resolutions. This change reflects a shift in the legal framework governing workers' compensation medical fee disputes, aligning it with a more efficient timeline for both claimants and employers.