Relating to replacements of permanent prosthetic devices for injured workers

Sponsored by the House Commerce Committee

Topics:Health care Insurance Jobs & workers

Same legislation: HSB 668

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Done: IntroducedFebruary 4, 2022
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 4, 2022
Done: House committeeFebruary 14, 2022
Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202297–0
Done: Senate committeeMarch 10, 2022
Done: Passes the SenateMay 24, 202243–0
Done: To the GovernorJune 3, 2022
Done: Signed into lawJune 14, 2022

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AI summary If an employee is injured on the job, their employer must provide a replacement prosthetic device if it is medically necessary. This rule applies to permanent prosthetics that are considered reasonable medical care under workers' compensation.¹

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This bill requires an employer to furnish to an employee a replacement permanent prosthetic device that is medically necessary as a result of a compensable injury that occurred while the employee was employed by the employer and the replacement of the prosthetic device would be considered reasonable medical care for the purposes of workers’ compensation.

Changed since by amendment S-5060; see Amendments.

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Senate subcommittee

Named March 2, 2022. Meeting: Thursday, March 10 · 8:30 AM · Room G17.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§85.27

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Lobbying

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HSB 668Renumbered

89th General Assembly

HF 2411Became lawfrom HSB 668