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HJR 1023

Joint Resolution; workers' compensation; Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Policy Act of 2025; effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Turner

HJR 1023 establishes Oklahoma's 2025 workers' compensation medical fee policy, governing healthcare provider reimbursement rates for treating workplace injuries.

Second Reading referred to Rules
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Bill Summary · HJR 1023

Legislative bill overview

HJR 1023 is a joint resolution that establishes the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Policy Act of 2025. The resolution appears to create or modify the medical fee schedule and reimbursement policies that govern how healthcare providers are paid for treating workers' compensation injuries in Oklahoma.

Why is this important

Workers' compensation medical fee policies directly affect the cost of workplace injury treatment and the accessibility of medical care for injured workers. These policies impact employers' insurance premiums, healthcare providers' willingness to treat injured workers, and ultimately whether injured workers can access timely, quality medical care.

Potential points of contention

  • Provider reimbursement rates: Healthcare providers may argue fees are too low to justify treating workers' compensation cases, while employers/insurers may resist higher costs
  • Injured worker access: Changes to medical fee schedules could expand or restrict which providers and treatments are available to injured workers
  • Implementation timeline: The "effective date" provision suggests the policy could take effect immediately or on a delayed schedule, affecting ongoing cases and future disputes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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