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LC 3091

Interim study of the Montana State Fund's Plan 3 workers' compensation insurance

2025 Regular Session

Montana legislature orders interim committee study of State Fund's Plan 3 workers' compensation insurance program to evaluate operations and financial performance.

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Bill Summary · LC 3091

Legislative bill overview

LC 3091 is an interim study resolution that directs Montana's legislative interim committees to examine the Montana State Fund's Plan 3 workers' compensation insurance program. The study will assess the plan's operations, financial health, and performance to inform potential future legislative action.

Why is this important

The Montana State Fund is a quasi-public agency providing workers' compensation insurance to Montana employers and employees. Understanding Plan 3's functionality and financial status is crucial because changes to workers' compensation systems directly affect workplace injury protections, insurance costs for businesses, and benefit levels for injured workers—issues affecting thousands of Montanans.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and intent unclear: The bill's legislative history does not reveal whether this study was initiated due to specific problems with Plan 3 or broader policy questions, making it difficult to assess if the study addresses legitimate concerns
  • Resource allocation: Interim studies require staff time and funding; stakeholders may debate whether this study justifies those resources compared to other legislative priorities
  • Predetermined outcomes: Depending on the study committee's composition and direction, there's potential concern that findings could be shaped to support particular policy agendas affecting workers, employers, or the State Fund itself

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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