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Committee hears fiscal note on SB345, proponents say costs indeterminate
Summary
Senate Finance and Claims heard testimony on SB345, which affects workers' compensation independent medical evaluations; Montana State Fund called fiscal impact indeterminate but suggested possible small cost and administrative effects, while employer and insurer groups generally supported the bill.
Senate Finance and Claims heard fiscal testimony on SB345, a bill affecting how independent medical evaluations (IMEs) and related reimbursements are handled in Montana's workers' compensation system. Sponsor Senator Greg Hertz said the hearing focused on the fiscal note and suggested any cost impact to the state would likely be minimal.
Nick Mazanec of Montana State Fund, which contributed to the fiscal note, told the committee that the effect is difficult to…
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