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Our comprehensive return to work program ensures collaboration and communication with all interested parties including the injured worker, employer, human resources, medical and safety teams, and healthcare providers. We use technology, compassionate case management for employees and cost containment measures, to give Utah employers a superior program.
As a service to our clients, CorVel is providing links to information related to the COVID-19 pandemic provided by the states.
Legislature Status: Adjourned sine die March 12.
- Utah.gov coronavirus resource page.
- April 14, 2020 – The Governor and State Superintendent announced an extension on the “soft closure” of public schools until the end of the school year.
- April 13, 2020 – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Utah’s request for a Section 1135 Medicaid waiver.
- April 13, 2020 – The Governor extended the Stay Safe Stay Home directive until May 1.
- April 9, 2020 – The Governor issued an Executive Order requiring individuals entering Utah to complete a travel declaration form.
Legislation
- SCR 8 Expresses support for the Chinese people regarding the coronavirus outbreak. Adopted.
- HJR 24 Extends the state of emergency due to infectious disease COVID-19. Adopted.
- SB 3 Part of a larger supplemental appropriations bill, which includes an authorization for a one-time general fund appropriation of up to $16 million to the Department of Health for the purpose of emergency disease response. Enacted.
- HB 3 Modified the Budgetary Procedures Act by amending provisions relating to funding for a state response to the coronavirus. Includes an authorization for a one-time general fund appropriation of up to $16 million to the Department of Health for the purpose of disease response. Enacted.
- HB 494 Authorizes the Department of Administrative Services to transfer or divert money to another department, agency, institution, or division only for the purposes of providing a state response to the coronavirus. Enacted.
- HB 301 Permits certain licensed health professionals to practice as dispensing medical practitioners. Enacted.
Utah Regulatory Updates 3/06/2023
HB 361 – This Bill Amends Workers’ Compensation Act Provisions Related to Review and Approval of Settlement Agreements.
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary:
This measure requires ALJ review of workers’ compensation settlements if any party is not represented by legal counsel.
Most Recent Update:
02/07/2023 – This measure has been scheduled for a hearing on February 14 in the House Business and Labor Standing Committee, chaired by Representative Cory Maloy (R)The Utah legislature is meeting both in person and virtually for the 2023 legislative session. The Legislature typically does not schedule hearings more than a day in advance. Anyone wishing to testify may do so in person or by submitting written testimony to committee staff. Written testimony must be submitted in advance of the hearing. A vote may occur at the discretion of the Chair.
Utah Regulatory Updates 4/11/2022
HB 301 – This Bill Amends Provisions Relating to Dispensing Medical Practitioners and Dispensing Medical Practitioner Clinic Pharmacies.
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General), Workers’ Compensation (Networks), Physician Dispensing
Summary:
This measure permits certain licensed health professionals to practice as dispensing medical practitioners. This measure applies to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and optometrists. Under this measure, anyone licensed in these professions is permitted to practice as a dispensing medical practitioner if they hold a valid license. Licenses to act as a pharmacy are not required to operate a dispensing practice. Under this measure, dispensing practitioners may dispense a drug at a licensed dispensing practice so long as the drug is not a controlled substance, packaged in a fixed quantity per package, is not gabapentin, and dispensed at a dispensing practice under a prescription issued by the dispensing practitioner. Dispensing practitioners may not dispense more than a 30-days supply of a drug, or dispense a drug for outpatient use if the claim is for a workers’ compensation or automobile insurance claim and the practitioner is not contracted with a pharmacy network established by the claim payor. When a dispensing practitioner dispenses a drug to a patient they must disclose verbally and in writing that the patient has the right to fill the prescription through a pharmacy (not required to fill through the dispensing practice) and if the patient is responsible to pay cash for the drug, disclose that they are responsible to provide such payment and that amount will be charged by the dispensing practice. Dispensing practices are required to designate at least one responsible dispensing practitioner. They must be currently licensed to prescribe, practice at the dispensing practice, and accept responsibility for the operation of the practice. This measure outlines an application process for dispensing practitioners and practices and requires regular administrative inspections of practices. Licensed dispensing practices are required to report in writing a theft of a drug immediately after the licensed dispensing practice is aware the theft has occurred. Additionally, the division is required to make rules for dispensing practice operating standards, including standards for inventory control and patient counseling. “Physician” means someone who holds a valid license as a physician, surgeon, or osteopathic physician or surgeon. “Dispense” means the delivery by a prescriber of a prescription drug or device to a patient, including the packaging, labeling, and security necessary to prepare and safeguard the drug or device for supplying to a patient. It does not include prescribing or administering a drug or device or delivering to a patient a sample packaged for individual use by a licensed manufacturer or re-packager of a drug or device. “Dispensing practitioner” means an individual who is currently licensed as a physician and surgeon, an osteopathic physician and surgeon, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant, is authorized to prescribe and administer drugs, and practices at a licensed dispensing practice. This measure takes effect 60 days after adjournment.
Most Recent Update:
3/24/2022 This measure was signed by Governor Spencer Cox (R). This measure takes effect May 3, 2022.
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