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This bill amends Mississippi's Workers' Compensation Law to increase the maximum total recovery period for workers from 450 weeks to 520 weeks across several different types of compensation, including permanent total disability, temporary total disability, temporary partial disability, and death benefits. The changes apply to scenarios where workers receive compensation for workplace injuries or in cases of worker fatalities, with the maximum weekly benefit remaining at 66 2/3% of the employee's average weekly wage. Specifically, the bill modifies four sections of the Mississippi Code (71-3-13, 71-3-17, 71-3-21, and 71-3-25) to replace "four hundred fifty (450)" with "five hundred twenty (520)" in references to maximum compensation periods. This expansion means that workers who are injured on the job can potentially receive financial support for a longer period, providing extended protection and assistance. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving employers and insurance providers time to adjust to the new maximum compensation period.

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