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MI HB4552
Bill
Status
4/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Paul Opsommer
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AI Summary
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Expands worker's compensation coverage to include individuals registered with the Michigan Verification System under 42 USC 247d-7b, treating them as state employees when performing registered duties or training.
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Establishes that registered individuals receive state average weekly wage at time of injury for compensation calculation purposes, or their actual average weekly wage if greater.
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Clarifies that apportionment rules for multiple employment do not apply to on-call fire department members, safety patrol officers, civil defense workers, life support agency volunteers, emergency rescue team members, and state verification system registrants.
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Requires insurers to file notices of policy issuance, termination, or employer name changes within 30 days, with option to submit electronically without required payment for use of agency-approved filing standards.
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Applies amendments to personal injuries and work-related diseases occurring on or after December 19, 2011.
Legislative Description
Worker's compensation; benefits; certain volunteer registrants; allow to collect worker's compensation insurance through the state under certain circumstances and to make technical corrections concerning reports and application of certain provisions. Amends secs. 161, 372, 625 & 891 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.161 et seq.).
Occupations, health care professions
Last Action
Assigned Pa 83'12 With Immediate Effect
4/17/2012