Bills Would Terminate TD Benefits at 72, Reduce Comp Judges and Prohibit Retaliation

A bill introduced in Nebraska would automatically terminate total disability benefits on many claims when an injured worker turns 72. Other measures introduced last week would reduce the number of judges on the Workers’ Compensation Court and declare it unlawful for employers to discriminate against those who file workers’ compensation claims. Legislative Bill 443, introduced Friday by Sen. Joni Albrecht, R-Thurston, would terminate TD benefits when an injured worker turns 72 unless he was injured after turning 67, in which case he would be eligible for up to five years ...