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MS SB2210
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases the maximum total recovery for workers' compensation claims from 450 weeks to 520 weeks of benefits (excluding medical payments and permanent total disability)
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Removes the cap on permanent total disability compensation, allowing payments to continue until the employee's death rather than being limited to 450 weeks
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Extends the maximum duration for temporary partial disability and permanent partial disability (other cases) from 450 weeks to 520 weeks
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Increases the maximum death benefit payment period from 450 weeks to 520 weeks for surviving dependents
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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