H.B. 676 Summary

• Amends Ohio Revised Code Section 4123.57 regarding permanent partial disability (PPD) compensation under Workers' Compensation Law

• Modifies language regarding compensation accrual and payment to clarify that awards are paid in weekly installments rather than accruing and being payable from specific dates

• Revises provisions for death of employees to clarify that weekly installment payments stop upon the employee's death, with unpaid installments payable to surviving spouse, dependent children, or other dependents as determined by the administrator

• Applies to all workers' compensation claims arising on or after the effective date of the legislation across state fund, self-insured, and other covered employment categories