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MI HB5490
Bill
Status
7/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Frank Foster
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AI Summary
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Grants funds under the worker's compensation chapter the same rights as an employer or carrier under the act
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Requires carriers to file notice of claims for reimbursement with trustees within 1 year from the date the right to reimbursement accrues
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Establishes that reimbursement payments shall be made promptly on a proper showing every 6 months after a carrier establishes its right to reimbursement
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Allows trustees to enter into agreements with carriers to make benefit payments to permanently and totally disabled persons, with carriers receiving reimbursement from the fund at 6-month intervals
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Effective date is contingent on the enactment of House Bill No. 5489 of the 97th Legislature
Legislative Description
Worker's compensation; administration; rights of certain funds; establish as same as an employer or carrier. Amends sec. 541 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.541). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5489'14
Worker's compensation, administration
Last Action
Assigned Pa 239'14 With Immediate Effect
7/16/2014