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Ok, we can take a deep breath. PIP is saved, for now at least. Last week the Florida Legislature approved a bill that would reenact the PIP/No-Fault statute effective January 1, 2008.
The final bill contains the following provisions:
- PIP will be re-enacted effective January 1, 2008;
- Continuation of the 80% medical payment schedule with a 20% co-pay;
- Provider fee schedule set at 200% of Medicare for most providers and services;
- $5000 set-aside provision for doctors who administer emergency and inpatient care in hospitals;
- Limitations on what types of clinics can be reimbursed;
- Creation of uniform documentation requirements for medical providers when submitting PIP claims;
- No additional utilization or review limitations;
- Added authority to the Attorney General's office to prosecute insurance companies that consistently deny claims; and
- Mandates the consolidation of perfected claims from one health care provider relating to the same patient and the same insurance company.
The complete memorandum from the Florida Justice Association to it's members can be found by clicking here.
Central Florida Personal Injuries Attorney James Hart represents the victims of other people's negligence, including those injured in auto accidents. Please visit our website for more information.
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