Bill
HB 5184
Worker's compensation: benefits; deadline to pay compensation benefits; modify to 14 days after compensation becomes due and payable, and modify daily charge and interest amounts for noncompliance. Amends sec. 801 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.801).
The bill tightens payment deadlines for workers’ comp, imposes higher daily penalties and a larger cap for late payments, and adds 10% interest on overdue weekly awards.