Current law provides that the Industrial Commission may award up to $20,000 compensation for the loss of or permanent injury to any important organ or part of the body for which no other compensation is payable under GS 97-31. Amends GS 97-31 to specify that the benefit will be adjusted July 1 and effective January 1 of each year as provided in GS 97-29. Makes conforming changes. Applies to claims arising on or after the date the act becomes law.
WC/ADJUST ORGAN INJURY BENEFIT ANNUALLY.
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AMENDING THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE BENEFIT FOR PERMANENT INJURY TO AN IMPORTANT BODILY ORGAN.Intro. by Goolsby, Newton, Daniel.
Status: Ref To Com On Judiciary I (Senate Action) (Apr 20 2011)
Bill History:
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Tue, 19 Apr 2011 Senate: Filed
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Wed, 20 Apr 2011 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 20 Apr 2011 Senate: Ref To Com On Judiciary I
S 654
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