Bill would increase medical payments under comp
Posted On: Mar. 2, 2023 10:33 AM CST![comp](https://bicontent.businessinsurance.com/9fa9918f-66c7-450f-b5cd-02a45aed1c54.jpg)
Florida legislators are considering a bill that would increase by up to 50% fees paid to expert medical witnesses and physicians in workers compensation.
S.B. 1344, introduced Wednesday, states that any health care provider who gives a deposition shall be allowed a witness fee that may not exceed $300 per hour, up from $200 in current law. Under the bill an expert witness reviewing medical records for an expert opinion may not charge more than $300 per day, up from $200.
The bill also increases maximum reimbursements for a physician to 200% of the reimbursement allowed by Medicare, up from the current 110%. The maximum reimbursement for surgical procedures shall be increased to 200% of the Medicare rate, up from the current 140%.