The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission is accepting public comment on (a) the proposed 2020 Medical Fee Schedules and Ground Rules that will establish the maximum fees for fee scheduled medical services rendered to injured workers pursuant to the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act (Title 65.2 of the Code of Virginia) during the period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021; and (b) amendments to 16 VAC 30-110-10 et seq. that will implement the 2020 Medical Fee Schedules and Ground Rules.

A summary of the changes made to the 2018 Fee Schedules that resulted in the proposed 2020 Fee Schedules may be accessed at the following website: http://websiteqa/documents/2020-medical-fee-schedules-summary-changes

The proposed 2020 Fee Schedules may be accessed at the following website:  http://websiteqa/content/2020-virginia-medical-fee-schedules

The proposed 2020 Ground Rules may be accessed at the following website:   http://websiteqa/documents/2020-medical-fee-schedules-ground-rules

The proposed amended regulation (16 VAC 20-110-10 et seq.) may be accessed at the following website:

http://websiteqa/documents/proposed-amended-mfs-regulations

Persons wishing to provide written comment are encouraged to do so electronically using the following link:  http://www.workcomp.virginia.gov/content/Medical-Fee-Schedule-Special-Notice.  Written comments also may be submitted via e-mail to drema.thompson@workcomp.virginia.gov or by mail to:  Drema Thompson, Medical Fee Services Manager, Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission, 333 E. Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia  23219.  Written comments will be accepted through August 30. 2019.