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LC 2784

Revise laws regarding receipt of workers' compensation benefits on behalf of others

2025 Regular Session

Montana bill revises procedures for designating and authorizing third parties to receive workers' compensation benefits on behalf of injured employees.

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Bill Summary · LC 2784

Legislative bill overview

LC 2784 revises Montana's laws governing how workers' compensation benefits can be received on behalf of injured workers. The bill is currently in the legislative drafting stage and has not yet been formally introduced or detailed publicly. The specific provisions remain under development as the draft moves through final review stages.

Why is this important

Workers' compensation is a critical social safety net for injured employees, and rules about benefit distribution directly affect how quickly and efficiently injured workers receive financial support. Changes to these procedures can impact guardians, family members, employers, insurers, and the state's administrative processes for handling claims.

Potential points of contention

  • Guardianship and fiduciary standards – Questions about who qualifies to receive benefits on behalf of others, what oversight exists, and whether protections adequately safeguard vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Administrative burden – Changes could either streamline or complicate the process for designating benefit recipients, potentially affecting claim processing timelines
  • Conflicting interests – Tension between allowing flexible benefit collection arrangements and preventing fraud, misuse, or conflicts of interest between the recipient and injured worker

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

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