Bill
LB 456
Bill 3 SummaryMain Purpose: LB 456 amends the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act to require employees filing a claim to provide a patient waiver allowing the employer, compensation
Main Purpose: LB 456 amends the Nebraska Workers' Compensation Act to require employees filing a claim to provide a patient waiver allowing the employer, compensation insurer, risk management pool, or self-insurer to obtain the employee's previous hospital and medical records.
Key Provisions:
- Employees must provide a patient waiver upon request to allow access to their medical records.
- If the employee does not provide the waiver, the 30-day period to pay benefits is tolled, preventing potential penalties for the employer.
Affected Parties:
- Employees filing workers' compensation claims in Nebraska.
- Employers, compensation insurers, risk management pools, and self-insurers involved in workers' compensation cases.
Procedural/Timeline Details:
- The bill has been introduced and is scheduled for a hearing on March 10, 2025.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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