Bill > HB428

This bill revises several provisions of Montana's workers' compensation laws. It modifies the definition of "employer" to include more specific categories such as religious corporations performing certain manufacturing or agricultural activities, and clarifies the employment relationship for fiscal agents using government funds. The bill changes the reporting requirements for insurers, shifting from quarterly to annual summary reports of benefits paid, and introduces potential penalties for late submissions. For medical status forms, the bill updates the required information, renumbering and slightly modifying the existing sections, such as changing "diagnosed condition" to "affected body part" and requiring the form to be completed after every office visit. The bill also adjusts the workers' compensation administration fund provisions, including how assessments are calculated and collected from different types of employers and insurers, and adds language about collecting surcharges from uninsured employers. These changes aim to provide more clarity and precision in workers' compensation regulations, potentially streamlining administrative processes and ensuring more consistent reporting across different types of employers and insurance plans.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC0458