Effective date, January 1, 2027.
Summary
It changes how compensation is calculated for workers who cannot work because of injury, setting different percentage rates for wages below or above 75% of the state average weekly wage. The changes apply to claims with injuries occurring on or after Jan. 1, 2027 and affect injured workers, employers, and insurers. Additional provisions add periodic medical/vocational reviews and new procedures for ending benefits.
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