Vermont H0163 amends workers' compensation laws to include health insurance benefits in wage definitions, mandates translation services, allows for.
Vermont H0163 modifies workers' compensation regulations by expanding the definition of wages to include health insurance benefits. It requires employers to cover translation services for non-English-speaking injured employees. The bill also allows injured employees to request medical case management services if reasonably supported by a healthcare provider or evidence. Additionally, it increases penalties for late payments of workers' compensation benefits. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
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