Bill > H2105

This bill modifies the workers' compensation law in Massachusetts regarding disfigurement benefits by making two key changes. First, it replaces the current fixed maximum benefit of $15,000 with a more flexible calculation that ties the maximum disfigurement benefit to the state's average wage, specifically allowing compensation up to an amount equal to the average wage multiplied by thirty. Second, the bill eliminates the previous restriction that prohibited compensation for purely scar-based disfigurements, except those on the face, neck, or hands. This means workers could now potentially receive compensation for scars in other areas of the body, expanding the scope of disfigurement benefits. The change aims to provide more equitable and comprehensive compensation for workers who have sustained disfiguring injuries, with the benefit amount potentially increasing if the state's average wage increases.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2105