Bill > SB2094

This bill modifies North Dakota's workers' compensation laws by changing how disability benefits are reinstated and defining retirement presumptions. Specifically, the bill removes previous language that automatically terminated benefits upon retirement and replaces it with a more nuanced approach. Under the new provisions, an employee is presumed retired and ineligible for disability benefits unless they can demonstrate that they are actively seeking employment, available for work, have not rejected job offers, and have not provided a scheduled retirement date to their employer. The bill eliminates previous provisions about additional benefits payable at retirement and simplifies the criteria for reapplying for disability benefits. To reinstate disability benefits, an injured employee must now prove a significant change in their medical condition and an actual wage loss resulting from that change. The bill repeals two existing sections of law related to workers' compensation benefits and applies retroactively to all workers' compensation claims, regardless of the date of injury. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for when workers can receive disability benefits after a work-related injury.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2094.html