Bill Summaries: S 654 WC/ADJUST ORGAN INJURY BENEFIT ANNUALLY.

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  • Summary date: Apr 19 2011 - View Summary

    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.