Tennessee’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has scheduled its next Medical Payment Committee meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central. The meeting is open to the public, in person in Nashville and online through Cisco Webex.
Most employers never deal with this committee directly. It still matters, because it sits at the point where workers’ comp medical care turns into money: the bills that providers send and the payments that insurers make.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Meeting | Medical Payment Committee |
| Date and time | Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Central |
| Location | Workers’ Compensation Large Conference Room, 220 French Landing Drive, 1st Floor, Side B, Nashville |
| Online | Cisco Webex |
| Open to the public | Yes |
Source: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development event notice.
What the Medical Payment Committee does
According to the department’s notice, the committee hears disputes on medical bill payments between providers and insurers. It also advises the Bureau’s administrator on the medical fee schedule and on medical care cost containment in the workers’ compensation system.
The committee has seven voting members appointed by the administrator. Three represent the medical provider industry, three represent the workers’ compensation insurance industry, and the medical director is the seventh member.
Why employers should pay attention
Medical bills are part of what a workers’ comp claim costs, and claim costs feed into what employers pay over time. Rules about how medical bills are priced and paid flow through to the system that sets loss costs and, eventually, premiums. For background on recent Tennessee changes, see Tennessee’s Workers Comp Medical Fee Schedule Reset April 1 — 31 Days After the 2% Loss-Cost Cut and Tennessee approved a 4.8% workers' compensation rate increase effective October 1, 2026.
For an injured employee, billing disputes between a provider and an insurer generally happen behind the scenes. Employers can help by reporting injuries promptly, keeping their own records organized, and making sure their coverage is in force. If you are not sure your policy is active, start with TDCI’s workers’ comp page says verify coverage online — a certificate may not warn you of cancellation.
How to take part
The chair takes public comments during the meeting by verbal request, by a raised hand in person or online, or through Webex chat. The notice says requests to comment may also be sent ahead of time by email or by calling 615-532-1325 at least one business day before the meeting. The chair may limit the length and relevance of comments.
Other numbers Tennessee employers should know
Benefit levels also changed this year for injured workers. See Tennessee raised its workers’ comp weekly benefit caps for injuries on or after July 1, 2026.
Related reading from All Seasons
- Tennessee’s Workers Comp Medical Fee Schedule Reset April 1 — 31 Days After the 2% Loss-Cost Cut
- Tennessee raised its workers’ comp weekly benefit caps for injuries on or after July 1, 2026.
- Tennessee approved a 4.8% workers' compensation rate increase effective October 1, 2026.
- TDCI’s workers’ comp page says verify coverage online — a certificate may not warn you of cancellation.
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When does Tennessee's Medical Payment Committee meet?
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central, according to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development's notice.
Where is the meeting?
In the Workers' Compensation Large Conference Room, 220 French Landing Drive, 1st Floor, Side B, Nashville. It is also available via Cisco Webex.
Is the meeting open to the public?
Yes. The notice says the meeting is open to the public.
What does the Medical Payment Committee do?
It hears disputes on medical bill payments between providers and insurers and advises the administrator on the medical fee schedule and medical care cost containment in the workers' compensation system.
Who sits on the committee?
Seven voting members appointed by the administrator: three from the medical provider industry, three from the workers' compensation insurance industry, and the medical director.
Can I comment at the meeting?
The chair takes public comments by verbal request, raised hand, or Webex chat. Requests may also be sent ahead by email or by phone at 615-532-1325 at least one business day before the meeting.
Does this meeting change my workers' comp premium?
Not directly. The committee hears billing disputes and advises on medical fee issues. Premiums depend on many factors, including loss costs, payroll, class codes, and claim history.
How can All Seasons help after reading this?
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