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CT SB00102
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Labor and Public Employees Committee
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces Section 31-299a of the general statutes, effective July 1, 2016
- Prohibits proof of payment under group health or medical plans from being used as a defense to contest workers' compensation claims
- Prevents health insurers from delaying or denying benefits to employees by claiming workers' compensation is responsible, while allowing health insurers to file independent claims against employers for benefits paid within two years
- Requires health insurers to transfer 20 percent of any amount recovered from claims against the employer to the employee claimant when the compensation claim is resolved in the claimant's favor, with no attorney fees payable from the transferred amount
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Workers' Compensation Awards And Attorney Fees.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/25
2/19/2016
Committee Referrals
Labor and Public Employees2/16/2016
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