HOUSE AMENDMENT Bill No. HB 25A
1	CHAMBER ACTION
2	Senate House
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12	Representative Gelber offered the following:
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14	Amendment
15	Remove line(s) 4607-4615, and insert:
16	attorney not later than the date of the pretrial, the benefits
17	secured shall be those offered to settle each issue; however, if
18	the offer is subsequently rejected by the claimant, benefits
19	secured shall be only that amount awarded above that specified
20	in the offer to settle. If multiple issues are pending before
21	the judge of compensation claims, said offer of settlement shall
22	address each issue pending, and shall state explicitly whether
23	or not the offer on each issue is severable. The written offer
24	shall also unequivocally state whether or not it includes
25	medical witness fees and expenses, and all other costs
26	associated with the claim. Acceptance of an offer by a claimant
27	shall be communicated in writing to the carrier and its counsel,
28	if any. The benefits contained in the offer, excluding fees and
29	costs, shall be due and payable 14 days after the date the
30	carrier receives the acceptance.