Removes requirement under GS 97-2(6) (definition of injury under Workers' Compensation Act [WCA]) that damage to eyeglasses and hearing aids must occur incidental to a compensable injury in order to qualify as an injury under the WCA. Applies to claims for workers' compensation benefits arising prior to, on, or after the act becomes law.
WORKERS' COMP/PAY FOR HEARING AIDS & GLASSES.
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AN ACT AMENDING THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT DEFINITION OF "INJURY AND PERSONAL INJURY" REGARDING BREAKAGE OR DAMAGE TO EYEGLASSES AND HEARING AIDS.Intro. by Hanig.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Feb 6 2025)
Bill History:
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Wed, 5 Feb 2025 Senate: Filed
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Thu, 6 Feb 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 6 Feb 2025 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 57
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