Bush's Small Pox Comp in Addiiton to WC

After months of consternation by the health care industry about the work comp effects of the small pox vaccination campaign, the Bush administration yesterday proposed an independent compensation fund for those sustaining injury or illness from the inoculation. The plan calls for the payment of $262,100 to survivors of vaccination recipients who die or are permanently and totally disabled, and would be in addition to any other death benefit. Those less disabled would be eligible for two-thirds of lost wages up to $50,000 after one week of missed work, plus medical expenses. This payment would ...