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AB 2098

Workers' compensation: medical treatment.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ash Kalra

AB 2098 amends California workers' compensation medical treatment rules; bill currently undergoing committee review with pending substantive details.

Re-referred to Com. on INS.
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Bill Summary · AB 2098

Legislative bill overview

AB 2098 modifies California's workers' compensation system regarding medical treatment provisions for injured workers. The bill has undergone amendments and is currently in the Insurance Committee review process. Specific details on the substantive changes are not yet publicly available in the legislative record provided.

Why is this important

Workers' compensation medical treatment standards directly affect injured workers' access to care, employer costs, and healthcare provider reimbursement rates in California. Any changes to these provisions impact one of the state's largest employee benefit systems and affect millions of workers and their employers annually.

Potential points of contention

  • Balance between ensuring adequate medical care for injured workers versus controlling rising workers' compensation insurance costs
  • Scope of medical treatments covered and whether evidence-based medicine standards are appropriately defined
  • Dispute resolution mechanisms between workers, insurers, and medical providers regarding treatment necessity and appropriateness

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

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