Louisiana to consider comp medical fee schedule again

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a medical fee schedule for workers compensation, following several unsuccessful attempts in recent years.

H.B. 117, filed Tuesday, states that such a fee schedule “shall be reasonable when compared to the workers compensation reimbursement schedule” of surrounding states.

The measure also calls on regulators to examine “potential” administrative and procedural relief for health care providers to ensure expedited care and payment, and processes to expand medical markets to increase access to patient care.

If passed, a fee schedule would go into effect Jan. 2026.