MS SB3044

Appropriates $6,039,432.00 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026).

Appropriates $25,000.00 to the Second Injury Fund (Fund Number 3352300000) for payments under Section 71-3-73, Mississippi Code of 1972.

Authorizes 54 permanent positions for the Commission with restrictions on salary increases and position escalations without additional funds and Department of Finance and Administration approval.

Establishes performance measure targets for fiscal year 2026 including case resolution timelines (900-950 cases within 3-12 months), self-insurance review rates (34% of individual self-insurers and 100% of self-insurance groups), and medical cost savings (46% of total billings).

Requires Commission to enter into contract with private industrial sector for safety education and training program.