SB 904
Modernizing and updating workers’ compensation statutes
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Bill overview
This bill, Senate Bill 904, aims to modernize and update West Virginia’s workers’ compensation statutes. It seeks to remove or revise outdated provisions, standardize references, and update statutory citations to improve clarity and efficiency. The bill also proposes to adjust the number of members on the Board of Review, streamlining the process for handling workers’ compensation claims. The bill addresses issues related to reporting injuries, determining benefits, and managing payments to ensure fairness and consistency.
Key provisions
- Updates and standardizes references to public offices and agencies within the workers’ compensation statutes.
- Modifies the number of members on the Board of Review to be at least three but no more than five.
- Removes or revises obsolete provisions from 2005 and 2006.
- Clarifies procedures for reporting injuries by both employers and employees.
- Adjusts the calculation of temporary total disability benefits based on average weekly wage earnings.
- Establishes guidelines for medical cost and care programs.
- Addresses the payment of benefits in cases of emergency or confinement.
Who is affected
- Employees
- Employers
- Workers’ Compensation Commission
- Insurance Companies
- Self-Insured Employers
Notable changes
- Removal of obsolete provisions from 2005 and 2006.
- Standardization of references to public offices and agencies.
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