California AB1576 modifies workers' compensation rules for subsequent injuries, adjusting disability measurements and compensation timelines.
California AB1576 amends workers' compensation laws to change how permanent disability is measured for subsequent injuries occurring after January 1, 2013. It uses the whole person impairment rating from the American Medical Association Guides, adjusted by a specific factor. The bill also sets a five-year limit for filing claims for special additional compensation for injuries after January 1, 2027. It excludes certain conditions like acid reflux and arthritis from being considered preexisting disabilities.
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