Concerning long-term disability for injured workers and costs to the workers' compensation program. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Reforming workers' compensation through authorization of voluntary settlements, creation of a return to work subsidy program, and authorization of a study of occupational disease. )
Summary
Starting September 1, 2011, parties to an allowed claim for workers compensation benefits may enter into a voluntary settlement agreement to settle any or all aspects of an allowed claim. Settlement agreements must be submitted to, and approved by, the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA), and become final and binding 30 days after approval, unless any party revokes consent to the settlement.
From the Engrossed Senate Bill Report (ESB 5566), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
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AN ACT Relating to workers' compensation reform through authorization of voluntary settlements, creation of a return to work subsidy program, and authorization of a study of occupational disease;