Michigan HB5184 modifies deadlines and penalties for worker's compensation benefits.

Michigan HB5184 amends the worker's compensation law to change the deadline for paying compensation benefits from 30 days to 14 days after they become due and payable. It also modifies the daily charge and interest amounts for noncompliance. The bill specifies that if benefits are not paid within 14 days and there is no ongoing dispute, a $100.00 daily charge will be added to the worker for each day over 14 days in which the benefits are not paid.

Michigan HB5184 modifies deadlines and penalties for worker's compensation benefits.

Michigan HB5184 amends the worker's compensation law to change the deadline for paying compensation benefits from 30 days to 14 days after they become due and payable. It also modifies the daily charge and interest amounts for noncompliance. The bill specifies that if benefits are not paid within 14 days and there is no ongoing dispute, a $100.00 daily charge will be added to the worker for each day over 14 days in which the benefits are not paid.