Bill > HB1621

This bill amends the Workers' Compensation Act to require the Pennsylvania workers' compensation department to develop a multilingual informational addendum for forms related to the suspension, modification, or termination of workers' compensation benefits. Specifically, the addendum must be available in English, Spanish, and any other languages deemed to be significantly used in the Commonwealth. The addendum must include a statement warning workers that important rights, such as wage loss and medical benefits, may be affected by inaction, and that interpretation and translation services are available. It must also provide contact information for accessing language assistance services, including a toll-free phone number, email address, mailing address, and other communication methods deemed appropriate by the department. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that workers who may have limited English proficiency can better understand their rights and the potential consequences of not responding to workers' compensation-related forms. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

Labor and Employment

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