Proposal would deny employers any oversight of treatment or medical care for those injured on the job. While many changes have evolved over the past 95 years, Iowa has achieved one of the most balanced systems in the country which provides benefits to employees that are the best in the nation and some of the lowest insurance premiums.These bills permit employees to seek any type of treatment at employers’ expense without notice of injury to employer for up to 90 days.Not only would this legislation deny employees access to proper care and immediate specialist referrals, NCCI estimates the increased premium costs could reach nearly $100 million annually. HF 2608 would allow employee to pre-designate a non-occupational physician upon employment.
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Iowa Association of Business and Industry, "The Voice of Iowa Business since 1903" is the largest business network in the state(serving as Iowa's State Chamber) with long legacy of advocating for a competitive business climate in Iowa. Offering its members opportunities to network, learn best practices in Lean Processes, Workforce, Workers' Compensation, Controlling Health Care Costs, Employee Drug Testing Environmental Issues and Leadership ABI works, "To foster a favorable business, economic, governmental and social climate within the State of Iowa so that our citizens have the opportunity to enjoy the highest possible quality of life."
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