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HB 5190

Worker's compensation: benefits; vocational rehabilitation benefits offered to injured workers; enhance. Amends sec. 319 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.319).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 27 co-sponsors

Michigan bill expands vocational rehabilitation benefits for injured workers to improve job return rates and reduce long-term disability dependency.

bill electronically reproduced 10/30/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 5190

Legislative bill overview

HB 5190 amends Michigan's workers' compensation law to enhance vocational rehabilitation benefits available to injured workers. The bill modifies Section 319 of the 1969 Workers' Disability Compensation Act, though the specific enhancements are not detailed in the available information. This represents an effort to expand support services for workers transitioning back to employment after workplace injuries.

Why is this important

Vocational rehabilitation helps injured workers return to productive work by providing training, job placement assistance, and other support services. Enhanced benefits could reduce long-term dependency on disability payments while improving worker outcomes and economic productivity. The expansion may increase costs to employers and insurers while potentially decreasing public social service burdens.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation: Determining whether enhanced benefits should be funded through increased employer premiums, employee contributions, or general revenue
  • Benefit scope and duration: Defining what services qualify as vocational rehabilitation and how long injured workers can receive them
  • Access and equity: Ensuring benefits are accessible to all injured workers regardless of injury type, industry, or geographic location

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

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