BILL REQ. #:  H-4567.2 

Read first time 01/18/08.   Referred to Committee on Commerce & Labor.

     AN ACT Relating to utilization review of physical therapy services for persons receiving industrial insurance benefits; and adding a new section to chapter 51.36 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 51.36 RCW to read as follows:
     If the department contracts with a utilization review vendor for physical therapy services and the vendor's recommendation is not received within forty-eight hours of the request, the department shall pay the physical therapy provider for any visits by the injured worker that occur while the vendor's recommendation is pending.