Filed as: Department of Labor and Regulation, Division of Labor and Management, Workers' Compensation Rulemaking
Workers' compensation insurers and self-insured employers must use updated life expectancy figures when calculating permanent total disability benefits. The new table increases life expectancy estimates across all ages for both sexes, raising average payouts by roughly 2–3 years per recipient.
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Revise the life expectancy chart found in Appendix A of the workers' compensation rules.
The Division of Labor and Management's update to the workers' compensation life expectancy table was deemed complete on a motion by Rep. Hansen, seconded by Sen. Howard, passing unanimously.
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