Certification Requirement for Claims Examiners to Take Effect

Newly hired workers’ compensation claims examiners in Montana will have to be certified starting Monday, when a new law goes into effect. House Bill 757 takes effect July 1, making the formerly voluntary claims examiner certification process mandatory. People working as a claims examiner as of Jan. 1, 2019, will have a grace period of 12 months to take the examination and receive certification, under terms of the bill. The bill also requires examiners to renew their certification every two years. The Senate voted 33-17 to pass the bill April 16. The House voted 73-26 to pass it on Apr...