SB 793

Abstract

Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program; electronic filing; review of claims. Requires electronic filing of claims under the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program. The bill requires such claims to include condensed and uncompressed fetal heart rate monitoring strips and prenatal records and increases from 10 to 21 days the timeframe in which the Program is required to file a response to a claim. The bill also increases from $3,000 to $6,000 the amount paid to the medical school that assesses and prepares a report for a claim.

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 38.2-5004 and 38.2-5008 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program; electronic filing; review of claims.