ASIA Cheers Passage of 'Full and Final Settlement' Bill

The Arizona Self-Insurers Association cheered the passage of a measure to incorporate the term "full and final settlement" into workers' compensation law.  Under current law, Arizona workers have a lifetime right to reopen a workers' compensation claim, even after signing a settlement, if they need additional treatment. As of Oct. 31, when Senate Bill 1332 goes into effect, workers will have the option of waiving the right to future medical care when settling a claim.  SB 1332, which Gov. Doug Ducey signed on May 8, defines a "full and final settleme...