THE LAW

• The electronic billing mandate is a statute that's in the Labor Code, as Title 8 of CCR: Sections 9792.5.1(b), 9792.5.2(c) and 9792.5.3(b).
• In effect since October, 2012.
• Requires insurers to accept electronic bills from providers who treat workers' comp patients.
• Requires insurers to electronically process those electronic bills and send out electronic EORs.
• Shortened timelines for processing and payment of electronic bills.

THE BENEFITS

• Compared to paper bills, electronic bills are faster, more easily processed, and more easily tracked.
• More efficient system for providers, insurers, and regulators than paper billing.
• Lower costs of administration for everybody.
• Results in more providers willing to treat injured workers.
• Transparent system, with easy, instant data about how bills are being sent, paid, and processed.
• Provides actionable data upon which to base regulatory decisions.