SB 2925 Summary

• Appropriates $5,269,686.00 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission for fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022).

• Appropriates an additional $75,000.00 from the State Treasury to the Commission, including $75,000.00 specifically for the Capital Expense Fund.

• Authorizes 56 permanent full-time positions for the Commission and establishes salary increase limitations, restricting annual increases to no more than 3% unless approved by the State Personnel Board.

• Sets performance targets for the Commission including resolving 900-950 cases within specified timeframes, reviewing 34% of individual self-insurers, and achieving $35 million in fee schedule adjustments for medical cost containment.

• Appropriates $100,000.00 from the Second Injury Fund (Fund 3352300000) for payments under Section 71-3-73, Mississippi Code of 1972.