Sec. 1. 39-A MRSA §359, sub-§4 is enacted to read:

4.__Annual adjustment.__The board shall audit claims for partial incapacity for injuries received before November 20, 1987 under former Title 39, sections 55 and 55-A to ensure that the automatic annual adjustment required by law is made.

If, as a result of an examination and after providing the opportunity for a hearing, the board determines that any compensation, interest, penalty or other obligation is due and unpaid to an employee, dependent or service provider, the board shall issue a notice of assessment detailing the amounts due and unpaid in each case and shall order the amounts paid to the unpaid party or parties.

SUMMARY

This bill requires the Workers' Compensation Board to audit claims for partial incapacity to ensure the annual adjustment has been made as a continuing duty under former Title 39, sections 55 and 55-A for workers injured prior to November 20, 1987.