Bill > H4750

This bill, known as the Injured Workers Transparency Act, requires workers compensation claim forms and benefit denial forms to include explicit notice to injured workers about their rights and the claims process. Specifically, the forms must clearly state that the insurance carrier represents the employer (not the worker), explain the right to appeal a denied claim to the workers compensation commission, provide detailed information about the appeals process including contact details and filing requirements, notify the worker of their right to self-representation or legal representation, explain potential appeal outcomes including medical care and lost wage benefits, and include a notice about the statute of limitations for filing claims. The Workers Compensation Commission is mandated to update all applicable forms to include these requirements by January 1, 2027, with the act itself taking effect on that same date. The goal of the bill appears to be improving injured workers' understanding of their rights and the claims process by ensuring they receive clear, comprehensive information directly on the claim and denial forms.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4750&session=126&summary=B