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LC 664

Revising laws related to workers' compensation definition of wages

2025 Regular Session

Montana revises workers' compensation wage definitions, potentially altering injury benefit calculations for workers and employer insurance costs.

(LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
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Bill Summary · LC 664

Legislative bill overview

LC 664 revises Montana's workers' compensation laws to modify how "wages" are defined for benefit calculation purposes. The bill is currently in the legislative drafting process and has not yet been introduced as formal legislation. The specific proposed changes are not publicly available, as the draft remains under development by the Legislative Services Division.

Why is this important

Workers' compensation wage definitions directly affect benefit amounts that injured workers receive, making this a financially significant issue for both employees and employers. How wages are calculated influences premiums, employer costs, and the adequacy of benefits for displaced workers. Changes to wage definitions can have ripple effects across Montana's labor market and insurance system.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of wage inclusion — Disagreement over whether bonuses, commissions, overtime, or other compensation types should count toward wage calculations for benefits
  • Impact on benefit amounts — Narrower wage definitions reduce benefits for workers; broader definitions increase employer costs and insurance premiums
  • Retroactive application — Whether changes apply only to new claims or affect existing cases, which could create equity concerns

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

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