Louisiana House Bill 117 was introduced, written to update the state’s workers’ comp medical fee schedule. The bill would align reimbursement rates with those of similar neighboring states and require annual updates based on comprehensive data and studies.

This proposal revives House Bill 863 from 2024, which failed to advance out of committee. With the current fee schedule unchanged for years, it may no longer reflect today’s economic and healthcare realities.

If enacted, the revised reimbursement schedule would take effect on January 1, 2026.