HB 1047·LA·house
WORKERS COMPENSATION: Provides relative to requests for authorizations for prescription medications
In CommitteeFiled Mar 30, 2026
Sponsor: Shaun Mena (D)
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations.
Mar 31, 2026
Summary
The measure amends Louisiana workers’ compensation law to require payors to notify medical providers of authorization decisions within five business days. It also creates a 15‑day window for filing appeals and a 30‑day deadline for the medical director to decide, but these timelines do not apply to prescription‑drug authorizations. The change aims to speed up treatment approvals for injured workers.
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