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MD SB830

Bill

Status

Passed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Antonio Hayes

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the entities that may receive claimant information to include the Uninsured Employers' Fund and the Subsequent Injury Fund, in addition to the claimant's attorney, employer, and employer's insurer

  • Broadens the type of information claimants must authorize for release from only medical information to both medical and financial information that may be relevant to the claim

  • Adds authorization for release of information about additional claims filed by the claimant and information in the custody of the Workers' Compensation Commission

  • Applies to claims for accidental personal injuries, death benefits filed by dependents, and occupational disease claims

  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Workers' Compensation - Claims Application Form - Authorization for Release of Information

Accidents

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 308

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Matters3/14/2025
Finance2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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