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Check this
page regularly for the latest news and updates from the Arkansas
Workers' Compensation Commission. Press releases, rules and advisory
changes, and updated services are just a few of the items that
will be presented on this page.
July 7, 2009
2009 Legislative Summary
2009 Workers’ Compensation Legislation
Summary of Act 327
- Prohibits an offset for benefits previously paid by a group disability policy if the policy was purchased by the injured worker
- Clarifies that the employer at the time of the compensable injury is liable for benefits for PPD or PTD claims made on or after January 1, 2008
- Shifts the liability for PTD benefit payments compensable by the Second Injury Fund to the Arkansas Death and Permanent Total Disability Trust Fund, effective January 1, 2010
- Requires the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board to obtain proof of workers’ compensation coverage prior to issuing or renewing a license to contractor
- Affirms that the Contractors Licensing Board has the authority to not issue or to revoke a contractor’s license for failure to obtain or maintain workers’ compensation coverage as required by law.
State of Arkansas
Workers' Compensation Commission
324 Spring Street
P.O. Box 950
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-0950
Telephone 1-501-682-3930 / 1-800-622-4472
Legal Advisor Direct 1-800-250-2511
Arkansas Relay System TDD 1-800-285-1131
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