Provides a credit for temporary partial disability payments exceeding 130 weeks against permanent partial disability benefits.

This bill amends the workers' compensation law to allow carriers or employers to receive a credit for temporary partial disability payments exceeding 130 weeks against permanent partial disability benefits. The credit applies to subsequent weeks of compensation paid beyond the initial 130 weeks, reducing the maximum benefit weeks for permanent partial disability. The bill also establishes a presumption that medical services should continue beyond the compensation period, with the burden of proof on the carrier or employer to discontinue or suspend services.

Provides a credit for temporary partial disability payments exceeding 130 weeks against permanent partial disability benefits.

This bill amends the workers' compensation law to allow carriers or employers to receive a credit for temporary partial disability payments exceeding 130 weeks against permanent partial disability benefits. The credit applies to subsequent weeks of compensation paid beyond the initial 130 weeks, reducing the maximum benefit weeks for permanent partial disability. The bill also establishes a presumption that medical services should continue beyond the compensation period, with the burden of proof on the carrier or employer to discontinue or suspend services.