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HB0191

HB0191: Limits on State Reimbursement in Workers' Compensation

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In one sentence

This bill proposes to change the amount of money the state can recover from an injured worker's third-party lawsuit settlement.

Amends Wyoming law regarding workers' compensation subrogation rights.
Changes the limit on how much the state can be reimbursed when an injured worker recovers money from a third party.
Requires that money received by the state be credited to the worker's compensation account.
Requires that money received by the state be considered in computing the employer's experience rating.
Sets an effective date of July 1, 2007, if the bill passes.

Employees covered by Wyoming workers' compensation laws who are injured by a third party.
The State of Wyoming, specifically regarding its financial recovery from third-party settlements.
Employers, as the state's recovery affects the employer's experience rating.

The bill text is a working draft showing a change from one-third to two-thirds, but the final enacted amount is not confirmed in the source.
The bill was recommended to 'Do Not Pass' by the House committee on February 28, 2007, so it may not have become law.
The official status is listed as 'Active' or awaiting another step, but the last action indicates a negative committee recommendation.

Plain language

Subrogation: The right of the state to be reimbursed for payments made to an injured worker when that worker recovers money from a third party.
Third party: A person other than the employer who is legally liable for the injury.
Experience rating: A calculation used to determine insurance costs based on an employer's history of workers' compensation claims.

Official record

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Public statements

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Wyoming roll calls

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H10 Recommended Do Not Pass 0-9-0-0-02007-02-28 · House0 yes 9 no

Official activity