A letter writer to The Daily Advertiser in Lafayette, Lousiana, explains why proposed workers’ comp reform in his state is a bad idea.
One of the most controversial parts of the proposed Louisiana reform centers around patient choice. Reform advocates want to take away a worker’s right to choose his or her treating physician – something many states have already done – and require him or her to go to an approved doctor.
The writer argues: “Bottom line: All of the proposed changes will harm injured workers.”
He writes further, “It will put people on Medicaid, Medicare and welfare. It's just another example of the promotion of special interests over the rights of the working class. I write this letter for the injured workers who may not even know their rights hang in the balance. It could happen to you. Call your legislators.”
One of the most controversial parts of the proposed Louisiana reform centers around patient choice. Reform advocates want to take away a worker’s right to choose his or her treating physician – something many states have already done – and require him or her to go to an approved doctor.
The writer argues: “Bottom line: All of the proposed changes will harm injured workers.”
He writes further, “It will put people on Medicaid, Medicare and welfare. It's just another example of the promotion of special interests over the rights of the working class. I write this letter for the injured workers who may not even know their rights hang in the balance. It could happen to you. Call your legislators.”
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