Loading chat...
MI HB5487
Bill
Status
7/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Phil Phelps
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Modifies annual assessment calculations for the second injury fund and silicosis/dust disease/logging industry compensation fund to equal 175% of prior year disbursements minus net assets exceeding $200,000.
-
Establishes assessment allocation methodology based on proportional paid losses for self-insurers and direct premiums written for insurers, with individual carrier assessments calculated as a percentage of their respective totals.
-
Increases the self-insurers' security fund assessment limit from 3% to 3.5% for 2015-2019 exclusively for Delphi corporation and Delphi automotive systems corporation employee claims, contingent on a $15,000,000 appropriation and actuarial confirmation of need.
-
Requires annual financial reports by March 31 of each year detailing the self-insurers' security fund's assets, liabilities, cash flow, future liabilities, and claims management metrics for public disclosure.
-
Imposes interest accrual at civil judgment rates for assessments unpaid 90 days after notice and 1% monthly penalties beginning 181 days after notice, with a $25 minimum waiver threshold.
Legislative Description
Worker's compensation; administration; calculation of and increased assessment limits for certain claims; authorize, and provide for audits and for sanctions for delinquent payments. Amends sec. 551 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.551). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5489'14
Worker's compensation, administration
Last Action
Assigned Pa 236'14 With Immediate Effect
7/16/2014