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Section 1Definitions
Section 2Powers and duties of department; investigation of causes of injuries
Section 2AApplication of amendments of statute
Section 3Repealed, 1921, 462, Sec. 8
Section 4Repealed, 1985, 572, Sec. 15
Section 5Rules and regulations
Section 6Notice of injuries; forms; additional reports; statistical summaries
Section 6AInformational brochures; monitoring of benefits; resolution of disputes
Section 6BDisposition of fines
Section 7Commencement of payments
Section 7APresumptions; employee unable to testify
Section 7BAdmissibility of, or reference to, statement given insurer or self-insurer by claimant or in his behalf
Section 7CRepresentation of claimants; compensation; denial or suspension of right to practice or appear
Section 7DRepealed, 1979, 67
Section 7ERepealed, 1985, 572, Sec. 20
Section 7FRecord of filing fees, penalties and attorneys’ fees
Section 7GDocumentation attached to claims
Section 8Termination or modification of payments
Section 8ARepealed, 1985, 572, Sec. 22
Section 9Repealed, 1985, 572, Sec. 23
Section 9APhysicians engaged to testify or depose for employee; fees paid by insurer
Section 9BRepealed, 1947, 286
Section 10Claims for benefits; complaints requesting modification or discontinuation of benefits; conciliation
Section 10AAssignments of cases; conferences; orders; appeals
Section 10BArbitration; agreements; proceedings
Section 10CCollective bargaining agreements; binding obligations and procedures
Section 11Hearings; evidence; continuances
Section 11AImpartial medical examiners
Section 11BProcedure for hearings; depositions; record of proceedings
Section 11CAppeals to reviewing board
Section 11DEarnings reports by employees; recovery of overpayments
Section 12Enforcement of orders; appeals from decisions of reviewing board; costs; reported questions; copies of judgments
Section 12AAward of costs and attorney’s fees
Section 13Rate of payment by insurers; review of clinical health care providers; health care services board
Section 13AAttorney’s fees for employees
Section 14Actions not based on reasonable grounds; illegal or fraudulent conduct; costs and penalties
Section 14AEmployee leasing companies
Section 15Liability of person other than insured
Section 15AControversy as to which of two or more insurers is liable
Section 16Subsequent findings discontinuing compensation; finality
Section 17Enforcement of orders or decisions
Section 18Independent and sub-contractors; liability of insurer and others
Section 19Agreements by parties
Section 19ARepealed, 1948, 158
Section 19BRepealed, 1948, 157
Section 20Hospital records as evidence; medical records and reports open to inspection
Section 20ACopies of reports of medical examinations furnished employees; reports as evidence
Section 20BMedical reports of disabled or deceased physicians as evidence
Section 21Notice by insured to employees
Section 22Notice by insured to new employees; notice of cessation of insurance; filing copy
Section 23Release of claims or demands at common law
Section 24Waiver of right of action for injuries
Section 25Insurer’s liability on judgment for employee
Section 25APurchase of insurance; self-insurance; reinsurance; deductibles
Section 25BApplicability of statute relating to insurance and self-insurers; employer bringing employees within statute
Section 25CFailure to provide for payment of compensation; stop work orders; penalties; liens; actions brought by losing bidders; civil actions for violations of chapter
Section 25DService companies; investigation, adjustment or settlement of claims for self-insurers
Section 25ESelf-insurance groups; definitions
Section 25FCertification to act as self-insurance group
Section 25GApplication for certificate; requirements; issuance
Section 25HTermination of certificate
Section 25IExamination of affairs, transactions, accounts, records and assets of each group
Section 25JBoards of trustees
Section 25KApplications for membership; cancellation of members; insolvency or bankruptcy of members
Section 25LSolicitation of membership by licensed agents
Section 25MMisrepresentations or omissions in solicitations of membership
Section 25NPerformance reports; statements of financial condition
Section 25OUniform classification system; premium contributions; application to make own rates; audits
Section 25PRefunds
Section 25QPremium payment plans; loss reserves; bad debt reserves
Section 25RDeficiencies; assessments; liquidation of groups
Section 25SPenalties
Section 25TCease and desist orders
Section 25URevocation of certificates of approval
Section 26Injuries arising out of and in course of employment
Section 26ASuicide
Section 26BConcurrent service of two or more employers; joint and several liability of insurers
Section 27Willful misconduct of employee
Section 27AFalse representation of physical condition by employee; right to benefits
Section 28Wilful misconduct of employer; defense; reimbursement of insurer; employment of minor; mentally retarded persons; injuries at sheltered workshops
Section 29Required period of incapacitation; personnel actions
Section 30Adequate and reasonable health care services; preferred health care provider
Section 30AMedical reports
Section 30B to 30DRepealed, 1986, 662, Sec. 28
Section 30EDevelopment of voluntary agreements
Section 30FIdentification of cases in which vocational rehabilitation services may be required
Section 30GMeetings with injured employees requiring vocational rehabilitation services
Section 30HApplications for vocational rehabilitation services
Section 30IAvailability of new jobs and job training programs
Section 31Death; compensation for dependents; hearings
Section 32Persons presumed dependent on employee; division of benefits and payments for children of former marriage; parent surviving dependent parent; dependency determined by facts; division of benefits
Section 33Burial expenses
Section 34Total incapacity; compensation
Section 34APermanent and total incapacity; compensation
Section 34BReview date; supplemental benefits to Sec. 31 or 34A
Section 35Partial incapacity; compensation
Section 35AAdded compensation for dependents; payment; presumed dependents; dependency determined by facts
Section 35BReturn to work; subsequent injury; rate of compensation
Section 35CDate of eligibility; benefits applicable; adjustments
Section 35DComputation of weekly wage
Section 35EPersons eligible for old age benefits or pension; entitlement to benefits under Sec. 34 or 35
Section 35FRepealed, 1991, 398, Sec. 67
Section 36Specific injuries
Section 36ADeath before full payment of compensation for specified injuries; brain damage
Section 36BUnemployment compensation benefits; eligibility
Section 37Compensation for disability subsequent to physical impairment; reimbursement
Section 37ACompensation for disabled war veteran; reimbursement
Section 38Consideration of employee’s savings, insurance and other benefits
Section 39Payment of compensation payable in case of death; payment of expenses and for legal services
Section 40Guardian or next friend exercising employee’s rights
Section 41Notice of proceedings for compensation; limitation of actions
Section 41ARepealed, 1985, 572, Sec. 51
Section 42Notice in general
Section 43Service of notice
Section 44Inaccuracies in, and want of, notice
Section 45Examination by physician; filing copy of report; refusing or obstructing examination; reimbursement of travel expenses and wages
Section 46Waiver of rights to compensation; arbitration
Section 46AReimbursement for accident and health insurance benefits paid on compensable injuries; lien of insurers, et al., against award; child support claims
Section 47Assignments; attachments; liability for debts
Section 48Lump sum agreements
Section 49Claim in general
Section 50Interest on unpaid claims
Section 51Natural increase considered in determining weekly wages
Section 51ADecision in compensation case; law in effect
Section 52Repealed, 1987, 691, Sec. 13
Section 52ARepealed, 1957, 301
Section 52BPriority of premiums and interest charges over other claims
Section 52CRating organizations in general; subscribers; co-operative activities; rates; freedom of contract
Section 52DAppeal from action or decision of rating organization; rating information
Section 52EViolation of statutes; failure to comply with commissioner’s orders; suspension and revocation of licenses
Section 52FHearing on order or decision of commissioner; suspension or postponement of action; review; stay of order or decision
Section 52GPartial invalidity of statute
Section 53Mutual companies; distribution of risks into groups
Section 53AClassification of risks and premiums; distribution of premiums among employers
Section 54Repealed, 1923, 139, Sec. 1
Section 54ANecessity of insurance contract insuring payment of compensation
Section 55Approval of policy by commissioner; review; issuance of policy in violation of statute
Section 55AMid-term notice of cancellation
Section 56Joint and several policies
Section 57Deposits of value of outstanding claims under contracts
Section 58Computation of value of claims
Section 59Holding deposits in trust; payment of claims; transfer to trustee; accounts; refunds; return of balance
Section 60Effect of appointment of receiver on order, deposit or payments; deposit by receiver
Section 60AReview, suspension and reduction of order requiring deposit
Section 60BLiability for expenses for custody and disbursement of deposit; determination; deduction from deposit
Section 60CFailure to comply with order requiring deposit; certificate authorizing resumption of issuance of policies
Section 60DForfeiture for failure to comply with order requiring deposit; issuance of policy while in default; enforcement of order, fine or forfeiture
Section 61Bond for foreign company; other security
Section 62Deposits by foreign companies; payment of obligations
Section 63Insurance company information requested by department; rating organizations; notices furnished by companies
Section 64Insurer's regulations for prevention of injuries; review; inspector's access to premises
Section 65Special Fund; Trust Fund; assessment base; assessment rates; payments; reports; audits
Section 65ADesignation of insurer to issue policy; equitable distribution of risks; servicing carriers; service fees
Section 65BCancellation or termination of policy; review
Section 65CEquitable distribution of losses; reinsurance pools; necessity of membership; plan of operation; cost containment programs
Section 65DIssuance of policy to employer assigned to another insurer
Section 65E, 65FRepealed, 1990, 462, Sec. 5
Section 65G“Losses incurred” defined; determination of amounts to be paid
Section 65HAdjustment of payments
Section 65IPrimary liability to pay benefits
Section 65JInspection of risks; rules
Section 65KAppeal on ground premium is unreasonable or discriminatory; effect of determined rates
Section 65LFailure of insurer to comply with statutes, order or rule; revocation or suspension of licenses; injunction
Section 65MReview of orders or rulings; time; suspension and stay of order or rulings
Section 65NRepealed, 1973, 855, Sec. 6
Section 65OEmployer’s choice of insurance agent or broker; commission fees; service fees
Section 66Actions for injuries sustained by employees; limitations; defenses
Section 67Application to insureds and employers having right of election, of statutes relating to defenses to actions
Section 68Applicability of statutes relating to employers’ liabilities
Section 69Commonwealth, counties, cities, towns and districts in general; members of a police or fire force in work under a contract
Section 69ARepealed, 1992, 133, Sec. 507
Section 69BVouchers; examinations and investigations; reports
Section 70Procedure and jurisdiction; compensation paid by commonwealth and its subdivisions
Section 71Liability of county, city, town or district for employee’s injuries
Section 72Employee claiming or waiving rights against county, city, town or district
Section 73Election to receive compensation or pension; retirement boards; prosecuting claims; attorney; notice to boards; special pensions
Section 73AEmployment of partially disabled employee; temporary employment to fill vacancy
Section 74Application of statutes to all public employees; inmates of institutions; employees of boards or commissions and welfare districts
Section 74AEmployee of one governmental unit or electric company aiding another unit or company; reimbursement of compensation
Section 75Agents designated to furnish benefits and carry out statutes
Section 75APreferences for hiring
Section 75BQualified handicapped persons; discrimination against employees exercising rights under this chapter; disclosure of data
Section 76Repealed, 1955, 234, Sec. 1
Section 77 to 85Repealed, 1950, 220
Section 86Public employees; certified copy of order, decision, or agreement mailed to public employee retirement administration commission, etc.