House Bill 2413

Provides that injured worker is eligible for vocational assistance unless average weekly wage exceeds 95 percent of weekly wage paid for employment in which worker was engaged at time of injury. Includes value of employer-paid health insurance benefits in definition of earned income for purposes of determining whether worker is entitled to vocational rehabilitation because worker cannot engage in suitable employment. Provides that for purposes of determining suitable employment, worker's weekly wage must be at least 95 percent of the average weekly wage paid for employment that was worker's regular employment. Provides that if insurer or self-insured employer approves training program for worker who actively engages in training, insurer or self-insured employer shall pay temporary disability compensation for entire time during which worker is engaged in training program, up to maximum of 21 months.

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In the House of Representatives Jan 14 – Jun 30

1. Jan 14Introduced
2. Jan 15Sent to Business and Labor
3. Jun 30Died when the session ended