Delaware Gov. Jack Markell signed legislation approving the recommendations made by the state's Workers' Compensation Task Force placing tighter controls on medical costs, improving the state's workplace safety program and encouraging injured individuals to return to work.
The reforms, HB 175, signed into law last week, puts a two-year freeze on the fee schedule for medical treatment; permanently reduces the inflation rate increase allowed for hospitals treating injured workers, and reduces other reimbursements.
The bill creates a rate advocate for Delaware businesses. The part-time attorney will advocate the interests of the state's businesses to the hearing officer making recommendations to the Department of Insurance.
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