SB1861 amends Tennessee workers' compensation laws, establishing a fund for subsequent injury and vocational recovery, and modifies procedures for.
SB1861 amends Tennessee Code to create a "subsequent injury and vocational recovery fund" for workers' compensation claims. This fund will cover legal defense costs, vocational recovery assistance, and computer system maintenance. The bill also changes the process for filing claims, requiring a motion instead of a petition, and modifies the criteria for impairment ratings and physician certifications. These changes aim to streamline the workers' compensation process and ensure fair treatment of claimants.
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