The committee hears disputes on medical bill payments between providers and insurers and advises the administrator on issues relating to the medical fee schedule and medical care cost containment in the workers’ compensation system.
To better understand the updates, the Bureau will host a series of town hall sessions in March. A refreshed handbook will be available to guide bill review, billing practices, and medical payments.
The Medical Advisory Committee assists the administrator in the development of the treatment guidelines and advises the administrator on issues relating to medical care in the workers’ compensation system. The committee is comprised of practitioners in the medical community having experience in the treatment of workers’ compensation injuries, representatives of the insurance industry, employer representatives, and employee representatives.
This training teaches case managers how they can help injured workers best utilize the resources, funds, and expertise of the Next Step Program.
Learn how to spot and avoid scams where impostors pose as workers’ compensation officials demanding payment for benefits or claim settlements.
The committee hears disputes on medical bill payments between providers and insurers and advises the administrator on issues relating to the medical fee schedule and medical care cost containment in the workers’ compensation system.
The successful candidate will be appointed by the Bureau administrator for a term starting July 1, 2026.
The MPC meeting scheduled for 2/17/2026 has been canceled.
The James (Dustin) Samples Act mandates a grant program for workers' compensation costs related to PTSD diagnoses in firefighters.
1. Terry Gandy V. Marten Transport, Limited 2. JD Russell V. Benchmark Contractors, LLC 3. Thaddeus Forrest V. Concrete Structures, Inc. 4. Candie Hernandez V. Wal-mart Associates, Inc.
An adjustment was made to the IRS business standard mileage rate. Mileage reimbursement is a workers’ compensation benefit for injured workers who travel more than 15 miles one way from their residence or workplace to an authorized medical provider or facility.
The committee hears disputes on medical bill payments between providers and insurers and advises the administrator on issues relating to the medical fee schedule and medical care cost containment in the workers’ compensation system.
The Medical Advisory Committee assists the administrator in the development of the treatment guidelines and advises the administrator on issues relating to medical care in the workers’ compensation system. The committee is comprised of practitioners in the medical community having experience in the treatment of workers’ compensation injuries, representatives of the insurance industry, employer representatives, and employee representatives.
The committee hears disputes on medical bill payments between providers and insurers and advises the administrator on issues relating to the medical fee schedule and medical care cost containment in the workers’ compensation system.
Join us virtually to learn more about the rule changes for medical case management for workers' compensation claims in Tennessee.