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MS SB2210

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum total recovery for workers' compensation claims from 450 weeks to 520 weeks of benefits (excluding medical payments and permanent total disability)

  • Removes the cap on permanent total disability compensation, allowing payments to continue until the employee's death rather than being limited to 450 weeks

  • Extends the maximum duration for temporary partial disability and permanent partial disability (other cases) from 450 weeks to 520 weeks

  • Increases the maximum death benefit payment period from 450 weeks to 520 weeks for surviving dependents

  • Compensation rate remains at 66⅔% of the employee's average weekly wages, subject to state maximum and minimum weekly benefit limits

Legislative Description

Workers' compensation; increase maximum total recovery and remove cap on permanent total disability compensation.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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