The Medical Advisory Committee at their December meeting did not accept the updates to the Treatment Guidelines published by ODGbyMCG in July and November of 2024. For injured workers in the state of Tennessee, the approved guidelines remain those in effect prior to July 23, 2024.
An adjustment was made to the IRS business standard mileage rate. Effective January 1, 2025, the mileage reimbursement rate also increased to $0.70 per mile.
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.
Read a general overview of workers' compensation legislation passed by the 2024 session of the 113th General Assembly. 2024 Legislative Update.
For a complete, detailed review of this information and all workers' compensation bills introduced in this legislative session, go to www.capitol.tn.gov.
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The Insurance Rate Service Organization designated for Bureau purposes that include the filing of insurance policy provisions and coverages and the determination of job classifications for applicable Bureau Rules is the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI).