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CT HB06969
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
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Employees who voluntarily retire from the workforce become ineligible for workers' compensation incapacity benefits if the incapacity occurs after retirement, effective October 1, 2025
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Total incapacity benefits remain at 75% of average weekly earnings (after tax deductions), capped at the maximum weekly benefit rate for the year of injury
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Minimum benefit is 20% of the maximum weekly compensation rate, but cannot exceed 75% of the employee's average weekly wage
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Employees injured due to employer health or safety violations (cited under state or federal OSHA regulations and not abated) receive 100% of average weekly earnings
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Amends Section 31-307 of the general statutes governing workers' compensation
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Eligibility For Incapacity Benefits Under The Workers' Compensation Act.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/03
2/26/2025