Tuesday, June 5, 2007

New Workers' Compensation laws pending in the Louisiana Legislature

SB 220: Exempts preferred provider organizations from some laws that provide penalties for the underpayment of Workers' Compensation benefits.

SB 259: Changes the amount of retained premiums that must be maintained by self-insurers.

HCR 105: Requests the Department of Labor and Office of Risk Management to review and reconsider the amount and term of benefits paid to employees who experience a catastrophic injury.

HB 651: Provides for the liabilities of the workers' compensation Second Injury Fund.

HB 156: Changes La.RS. 37:2175.2 to provide that proof of Workers' Compensation insurance is not required to get a contractors license if the applicant is an independent contactor who is a sole proprietor with no employees and has elected not to be covered by Workers' Compensation insurance as provided by law.