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MI SB0900

Bill

Status

Passed

7/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Brandenburg

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends worker's compensation law to modify how supplemental payments are made to eligible employees and dependents from the compensation supplement fund for injuries occurring between September 1, 1965 and December 31, 1979.

  • Requires insurers and self-insurers to make supplemental payments on a weekly basis, with reimbursement from the compensation supplement fund on a quarterly basis contingent on state treasurer certification of available funds.

  • Establishes a 3-month filing deadline for reimbursement applications and limits reimbursement to claims filed within 1 year of the payment date, with exceptions only as authorized by the director.

  • Directs the director to submit annual reports identifying all insurers and self-insurers receiving reimbursements and requires recommendations on when the compensation supplement fund obligations are fully satisfied.

  • Took effect immediately upon approval by the governor on June 26, 2014.

Legislative Description

Worker's compensation; funds; limitations on reimbursement from the Michigan compensation supplement fund; modify. Amends secs. 352 & 391 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.352 & 418.391).

Worker's compensation, insurers

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0268'14 With Immediate Effect

7/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Commerce5/21/2014
Reforms, Restructuring And Reinventing4/22/2014

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