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2002 SESSION
HB 1239 Workers' compensation; payments to minor.
Introduced by: Terrie L. Suit | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Workers' Compensation; payments to minor. Permits periodic weekly, monthly or quarterly payments to be made to a surviving spouse or parent for the use and benefit of a minor child upon the written receipt of the surviving spouse or parent. The Workers' Compensation Commission may require the surviving spouse or parent to file an annual written certification confirming that the payments were used for the benefit of the minor. Also, the bill increases from $10,000 to $15,000 the amount a parent may receive in a lump sum payment on behalf of a minor compensated for injuries under Workers' Compensation. This applies to payments made after the effective date of this act.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Workers' Compensation; payments to minor. Permits periodic weekly, monthly or quarterly payments to be made to a surviving spouse for the use and benefit of a minor upon the written receipt of the surviving spouse. The Workers' Compensation Commission may require the surviving spouse to file an annual written certification confirming that the payments were used for the benefit of the minor. Also, the bill increases from $10,000 to $15,000 the amount a parent may receive in a lump sum payment on behalf of a minor compensated for injuries under Workers' Compensation. This applies to payments made after the effective date of this act.