125th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1268 LR 1043(01)
An Act To Allow the Repayment of Improperly Awarded Workers' Compensation Benefits
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Saviello of Franklin
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Potential current biennium savings - Other Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Extending the authorization for an insurer or an employer to recover overpayments of workers' compensation benefits to include payments made to employees pending a motion for findings of fact and conclusions of law filed with the hearing officer may result in additional payments being recovered by the State.  The amount can not be determined at this time and will depend on actual experience.