Chapter 568. Workers' Compensation Act
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31-275Definitions.31-275a and 31-275bDistrict defined; continuation of commissioners in office. Workers' compensation districts.31-275cOfficers of fraternal organizations.31-275dTerm “administrative law judge” substituted for “workers' compensation commissioner”, “compensation commissioner” and “commissioner”.31-276Workers' Compensation Commission. Administrative law judges. Nomination by Governor. Appointment by General Assembly. Terms of office. Removal. Selection of chairman.31-276aCommissioners and commission to be within Labor Department for administrative purposes only.31-277Salary of administrative law judges. Longevity payments.31-278Powers and duties of administrative law judges.31-279Notice of availability of compensation. Uniform system for determination of degree of physical impairment. Employer-sponsored plan for medical care and treatment. Indemnification of medical advisory panel members.31-279aBooklet to be distributed explaining act.31-279bNotice of availability of coverage under act. Content. Posting.31-280Chairperson of the Workers' Compensation Commission. Powers and duties. Budget. Report of expenses.31-280aAdvisory Board of the Workers' Compensation Commission.31-280bCompensation Review Board.31-281Designation of commissioner to act in another district.31-282Successor may complete acts when administrative law judge dies.31-283Annual pension upon retirement of administrative law judge.31-283aRehabilitation programs for employees suffering compensable injuries.31-283b and 31-283cFinancing of division and programs. Agreements with other state or federal agencies.31-283dAdjustment of salary of certain retired administrative law judges.31-283eElection of retirement benefits.31-283fStatistical Division.31-283gEducation services for employees concerning the prevention of occupational diseases and injuries.31-283hFinancing of Division of Worker Education.31-284Basic rights and liabilities. Civil action to enjoin noncomplying employer from entering into employment contracts. Notice of availability of compensation.31-284aState contracting with private insurance carrier. Duties and powers of Commissioner of Administrative Services.31-284bEmployer to continue insurance coverage or welfare plan payments for employees eligible to receive workers' compensation. Use of Second Injury Fund.31-284cComplaints of violations. Hearing. Findings and award. Appeal.31-285Substitute systems of compensation.31-286Certificate of employer's compliance.31-286aInsurance requirements for contractors on public works projects and renewals of state business licenses.31-286bProof of workers' compensation coverage prior to issuance of building permit, condition.31-287Provisions required in liability insurance policies.31-288Additional liability. Penalty for undue delay, noncompliance with insurance requirements and for defrauding workers' compensation insurance carrier. Notice of penalty to Attorney General and State Treasurer. Payment. Civil action for nonpayment.31-289Disposition of fines and penalties.31-289aCivil action to recover civil penalties. Privileged assignment for trial.31-289bCivil action to enjoin noncomplying employer from conducting business in the state.31-290Obligations not to be evaded.31-290aDischarge, discipline or discrimination prohibited. Misinformation or dissuasion prohibited. Right of action.31-290bPenalty for false statement.31-290cFraudulent claim or receipt of benefits. Penalties.31-290dWorkers' compensation fraud unit.31-291Principal employer, contractor and subcontractor.31-291aMethod of computing workers' compensation premiums for construction contractors.31-291bMethod of computing workers' compensation premiums for volunteer staff of municipality or volunteer ambulance service.31-292Liability of employer for worker lent to or employed by another.31-293Liability of third persons to employer and employee. Limitations on liability of architects and engineers. Limitations on liability of insurers, self-insurance service organizations and unions relating to safety matters.31-293aNo right against fellow employee; exception.31-294Notice of injury and of claim for compensation.31-294aEligibility for podiatric care.31-294bReport of injury to employer. Notice of claim form provided by commission.31-294cNotice of claim for compensation. Notice contesting liability. Exception for dependents of certain deceased employees.31-294dMedical and surgical aid. Hospital, ambulatory surgical center and nursing service.31-294eEmployee's option to obtain medical care at employee's expense. Refusal of employee to accept or obtain reasonable medical care.31-294fMedical examination of injured employee. Medical reports.31-294gState employee notice of claim for compensation.31-294hBenefits for police officer suffering mental or emotional impairment arising from use of deadly force or subjection to deadly force in line of duty.31-294iMunicipal firefighters and police officers. Employer presumption of liability for cardiac emergencies.31-294jEligibility of municipal firefighters, police officers, constables and volunteer ambulance service members re benefits for diseases arising out of and in the course of employment.31-294kBenefits for post-traumatic stress injury. Eligibility.31-294lFirefighters claim due to cancer diagnosis. Record.31-295Waiting period. When compensation begins. Penalty for late payment of permanent partial disability benefits.31-296Voluntary agreements.31-296aDiscontinuance or reduction of payments under oral agreements.31-297Hearing of claims.31-297aInformal hearings.31-298Conduct of hearings.31-298aUse of medical panel. Duties of commissioner and panel. Appeal. Regulations.31-299Prior statements of parties as evidence at hearings before administrative law judges.31-299aPayments under group medical policy not defense to claim for benefits. Health insurer's duty to pay. Lien.31-299bInitial liability of last employer. Reimbursement.31-300Award as judgment. Interest. Attorney's fee. Procedure on discontinuance or reduction.31-301Appeals to the Compensation Review Board. Payment of award during pendency of appeal.31-301aDecision of Compensation Review Board.31-301bAppeal of decision of Compensation Review Board.31-301cCosts of appeal. Interest added to award affirmed on appeal.31-301dPower of Compensation Review Board re witnesses and production of evidence. Enforcement of order.31-302Payment of compensation. Commutation into monthly, quarterly or lump sums.31-303Day when compensation payments become due. Penalty for late payments.31-304Destruction of agreement.31-305Medical examinations.31-306Death resulting from accident or occupational disease. Dependents. Compensation.31-306aPayments due children committed to the Commissioner of Social Services or the Commissioner of Children and Families.31-306bWritten notice of potential eligibility for death benefits.31-307Compensation for total incapacity.31-307aCost-of-living adjustment in compensation rates.31-307bBenefits after relapse from recovery. Recurrent injuries.31-307cCompensation under agreements or awards effected prior to October 1, 1953.31-308Compensation for partial incapacity.31-308aAdditional benefits for partial permanent disability.31-308bDependency allowance.31-309Maximum weekly compensation. Determination of average weekly earnings of state workers and production and related workers in manufacturing.31-310Determination of average weekly wage of injured worker. Concurrent employment. Payments from Second Injury Fund. Publication of wage tables.31-310aAverage weekly wage of supernumerary policemen and volunteer police officers.31-310bAverage weekly wage of General Assembly member.31-310cAverage weekly wage of worker with an occupational disease.31-311Replacement of artificial aids.31-312Compensation for time lost during and expense of medical treatment. Reimbursement of wages lost due to appearance at informal hearing. Payments to prevailing claimants in contested cases. Medical attention outside regular work hours.31-313Transfer to suitable work during period of treatment or rehabilitation or because of physical incapacity. Civil penalty for failure of employer to comply.31-314Allowance for advance payments.31-315Modification of award or voluntary agreement.31-316Employer to record and report employees' injuries and report insurance coverage or welfare plan payments provided to employees. Increased award due to employer's failure to file.31-317Claims against the state.31-318Action for minor or mentally incompetent person.31-319Fees to be approved.31-320Exemption and preference of compensation.31-321Manner of serving notices.31-322Injuries received in interstate commerce.31-323Attachments to secure payment of compensation.31-324Reservation of cases for the Appellate Court.31-325Acknowledgment by employees having certain physical conditions.31-326Proceedings against delinquent insurance companies or employers.31-327Award of fees and expenses.31-328Mutual associations authorized.31-329Approval by Insurance Commissioner.31-330Membership.31-331Control of associations. Insurance Commissioner authorized to accept statement of financial condition by certain employers' mutual associations organized before June 6, 1996.31-332Policies. Number of members required.31-333Officers and voting.31-334Safety rules.31-335Premium rates. Reserve notes.31-336Assessments.31-337Investments.31-338Bylaws and regulations.31-339Appeals to Superior Court.31-340Insurer directly liable to employee or dependent.31-341Notice to insurer.31-342Award; enforcement.31-343Certain defenses not available against employee or dependent.31-344When representations avoid policy.31-344aWorkers' Compensation Administration Fund established.31-345Insurance Commissioner to approve form of policy. Assessments against employers for administrative costs. Surpluses.31-345aDeductibles in workers' compensation coverage. Approval of Insurance Commissioner.31-346Damages for material misstatements.31-347Experience in compensation insurance.31-348Compensation insurance companies to report their risks.31-348aCompensation insurers to reduce premiums.31-349Compensation for second disability.31-349aPowers of investigators in the office of the State Treasurer.31-349bCertificate for permanent vocational disability. Employer reimbursed by Second Injury Fund for insurance premiums for certified employees.31-349cControverted issues of previous disability. Physician panel established.31-349dTreasurer to solicit proposals for the managing of Second Injury Fund claims.31-349eAdvisory board for the Second Injury Fund.31-349fCondition of the Second Injury Fund. Report to the Governor and General Assembly.31-349gMethod of assessing all employers for liabilities of Second Injury Fund. Reporting. Audits. Insurance companies deemed collection agents.31-349hTransfer of claims. Claims not transferred.31-349iCost-saving methodologies.31-349jAppeal of decision by State Treasurer concerning the method of assessing the employer for the liabilities of the Second Injury Fund.31-350 and 31-351Notice to commissioner of second injury. Hearings; awards.31-352Enforcement of liability of third person.31-353Voluntary agreements and stipulated settlements; approval.31-354Second Injury Fund contributions. Duties and powers of State Treasurer.31-354aAssistant administrators of the Second Injury Fund.31-354bFinance account within Second Injury Fund. Subaccounts. Duties of State Treasurer.31-355Hearings; awards. Payments from Second Injury Fund on employer's failure to comply with award. Civil action for reimbursement. Insolvent insurer. Settlements and agreements. Failure of uninsured employer to pay.31-355aCollection of moneys owed to the Second Injury Fund. Tax warrants. Lien. Foreclosure.31-355bActions against entities failing to comply with Second Injury Fund reporting requirements.