An Act relative to fairness in workers' compensation benefits
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve fairness and access to benefits within the Massachusetts workers’ compensation system. It seeks to regulate certain aspects of how workers’ compensation benefits are determined and provided. The bill was referred to the Labor and Workforce Development committee and subsequently heard. It is intended to address concerns about the equity and adequacy of benefits for injured workers.
Key provisions
- Requires a review of the process for determining permanent functional loss and disfigurement benefits.
- Addresses concerns regarding the fairness of workers’ compensation benefits.
- Potentially impacts the calculation of benefits for permanent impairments.
- Scheduled for a hearing to gather information and feedback.
- Related to existing legislation concerning workers’ compensation benefits.
- A study order (H5361) accompanies the bill.
Who is affected
- Injured workers
- Employers
- Workers’ compensation insurers
- Labor unions
- The state’s workers’ compensation system
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to modify existing regulations related to workers’ compensation benefits.
- It is part of a series of similar bills addressing workers’ compensation reform.
- The bill includes a study order to examine specific aspects of the system.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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