Regulatory Compliance
Tennessee
CorVel is a national provider of industry leading workers’ compensation solutions to Tennessee payors. Incidents and injuries can be reported to our 24/7 call center, to the online claims system or via mobile apps. Reports are immediately processed by our proprietary rules engine where medical management begins immediately as needed, and the claim is assigned to a Claims Adjuster within one business day or less of initial receipt.
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Tennessee Regulatory Updates 04/11/2024
SB 1301 – Workers Compensation – As Introduced, Extends the Permitted Occurrence Date, from June 30, 2023, to June 30, 2025, For an Injury Underlying a Workers’ Compensation Case In Which the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims Is Authorized to Award Reasonable Attorneys’ Fees and Costs If an Employer Wrongfully Denies a Claim or Fails to Timely Initiate a Benefit to Which the Employee or a Dependent Is Entitled For the Injury. – Amends Tca Section 50-6-226.
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 02/01/2023
This measure is not currently in scope, we are monitoring for amendments.
Most Recent Update:
03/18/2024 – On March 18 this measure was referred to the General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce & Labor Committee. It is eligible for consideration in the subcommittee.
Additional Outlook: This measure is a likely caption bill and may be amended at a later date.
Tennessee HB 1694 – Workers Compensation – As Introduced, Requires an Employer to Report to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Each Accident That Results In a Work-Related Death or Personal Injury Within 14 Calendar Days of the Date the Employer Is Notified of the Accident or Has Knowledge of the Accident, Whichever Is Earlier, Instead of Reporting Accidents at Different Intervals Based Upon the Nature of the Injury and Whether the Injured Employee Is Able to Return Within Seven Days of the Accident; and Makes Other Changes Relative to Workers’ Compensation. – Amends Tca Section 50-3-702; Title 50, Chapter 6 and Chapter 189 of the Public Acts of 2021.
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 01/12/2024
This measure standardizes the reporting timeline under workers’ compensation for accidents resulting in work-related death and personal injury. It requires reports within 14 calendar days regardless of the type of accident. It sets the penalty for noncompliance, including a minimum of $1,000.
It takes effect July 1, 2024.
Most Recent Update:
03/07/2024 – This measure was signed by Governor Bill Lee (R) on March 7. It takes effect July 1, 2024.
HB 2010 – Insurance Companies, Agents, Brokers, Policies – As Introduced, Increases from $50,000 to $100,000, the Amount of the Bond Running to the State That Every Insurance Company Doing a Workers’ Compensation Business In This State Must Furnish to the Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance; Increases from $100,000 to $200,000, the Amount That Such a Company Has on Deposit With Another State In Which the Company Is Organized and Domiciled and from Which a Certificate of That State’s Commissioner of Insurance May Be Accepted By the Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance In Lieu of the Bond. – Amends Tca Title 12; Title 50 and Title 56.
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 03/28/2024
This measure requires a study of insurers providing workers’ compensation coverage to local governments, including solvency, rates and bidding processes. It takes effect upon enactment.
Most Recent Update:
03/26/2024 – This measure was heard, amended and passed on March 26 in the House Insurance Committee. The amendment replaced the former substance with a study of workers’ compensation coverage for local governments.
The Tennessee legislature is meeting in person for the 2024 legislative session. Anyone wishing to testify may do so by contacting the committee Chair. Testimony must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the hearing. A vote may occur at the discretion of the Chair.
Additional Outlook: The March 26 amendment replaced the former substance with a study of workers’ compensation coverage for local governments. The former summary is here for reference: “This measure increases the minimum bond for workers’ compensation insurers from $50,000 to $100,000. It also increases the deposit required for a workers’ compensation insurer based out of another state from $100,000 to $200,000. It takes effect January 1, 2025.”
SB 2094 – Workers Compensation – As Introduced, Requires an Employer to Report to the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Each Accident That Results In a Work-Related Death or Personal Injury Within 14 Calendar Days of the Date the Employer Is Notified of the Accident or Has Knowledge of the Accident, Whichever Is Earlier, Instead of Reporting Accidents at Different Intervals Based Upon the Nature of the Injury and Whether the Injured Employee Is Able to Return Within Seven Days of the Accident; and Makes Other Changes Relative to Workers’ Compensation. – Amends Tca Section 50-3-702; Title 50, Chapter 6 and Chapter 189 of the Public Acts of 2021.
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 02/08/2024
This measure standardizes the reporting timeline under workers’ compensation for accidents resulting in work-related death and personal injury. It requires reports within 14 calendar days regardless of the type of accident. It sets the penalty for noncompliance, including a minimum of $1,000. It takes effect July 1, 2024.
Most Recent Update:
03/07/2024 – This measure was substituted by HB 1694, which was signed into law on March 7. This measure will not receive further consideration.
HB 2306 – Commerce and Insurance, Dept. of – As Introduced, Requires the Department to Compile and Maintain a List of Employers That Are Self-Insured For Purposes of Workers’ Compensation; Requires the List to Be Published on the Department’s Website In a Publicly Accessible Location. – Amends Tca Title 12; Title 48; Title 50 and Title 56.
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 03/19/2024
This measure establishes the “Tennessee Self-Insurers’ Guaranty Association” to provide a mechanism for the payment of self-insured workers’ compensation claims to avoid excessive delay in payment and avoid financial loss to claimants due to insolvency. This measure outlines a process for the creation of the association as a nonprofit, the formation of its board, and its specified powers and duties.
It takes effect July 1, 2024.
Most Recent Update:
03/28/2024 – This measure was sent to Governor Bill Lee (R) on March 28. The Governor has ten days, excluding Sundays, to sign or veto the measure. If the Governor takes no action on the measure, it will be enacted without a signature. If the Governor vetoes the measure, it will be sent back to its chamber of origin with a message explaining the Governor’s objections and recommendations that would remove such objections. The legislature can override the Governor’s veto with a majority vote in each chamber.
Additional Outlook: The first March 5 amendment gave this measure substance, as it was previously a caption bill. The second amendment made out of scope changes to the measure regarding governmental workers’ compensation insurance.
SB 2378 – Insurance Companies, Agents, Brokers, Policies – As Introduced, Increases from $50,000 to $100,000, the Amount of the Bond Running to the State That Every Insurance Company Doing a Workers’ Compensation Business In This State Must Furnish to the Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance; Increases from $100,000 to $200,000, the Amount That Such a Company Has on Deposit With Another State In Which the Company Is Organized and Domiciled and from Which a Certificate of That State’s Commissioner of Insurance May Be Accepted By the Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance In Lieu of the Bond. – Amends Tca Title 12; Title 50 and Title 56.
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 02/09/2024
This measure increases the minimum bond for workers’ compensation insurers from $50,000 to $100,000. It also increases the deposit required for a workers’ compensation insurer based out of another state from $100,000 to $200,000. It takes effect January 1, 2025.
Most Recent Update:
03/27/2024 – This measure was heard. amended and passed on March 27 by the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee in a unanimous vote. The amended text is not yet available. It is eligible for further consideration in the Senate,
SB 2909 – Commerce and Insurance, Dept. of – As Introduced, Requires the Department to Compile and Maintain a List of Employers That Are Self-Insured For Purposes of Workers’ Compensation; Requires the List to Be Published on the Department’s Website In a Publicly Accessible Location. – Amends Tca Title 12; Title 48; Title 50 and Title 56.
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 03/08/2024
This measure establishes the “Tennessee Self-Insurers’ Guaranty Association” to provide a mechanism for the payment of self-insured workers’ compensation claims to avoid excessive delay in payment and avoid financial loss to claimants due to insolvency. This measure outlines a process for the creation of the association as a nonprofit, the formation of its board, and its specified powers and duties.
It takes effect July 1, 2024.
Most Recent Update:
03/21/2024 – On March 21 this measure was substituted by its companion, HB 2306.HB 2306 will be the vehicle for this measure going forward.
Additional Outlook:
This measure is the companion to HB 2306. The February 20 amendment establishes a Tennessee Self-Insurers’ Guaranty Association, replacing the previous provisions, the summary for which is here for reference: “This measure requires the state to compile, maintain, and publish online a list of self-insured employers for purposes of workers’ compensation.”
The March 5 amendment made out of scope changes to the measure regarding governmental workers’ compensation insurance.
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