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County reports higher workers’ compensation payouts; state buyout fund being drawn down
5807024 · September 4, 2025
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Summary
The county’s workers’ compensation director told the committee that July payouts rose year over year and that a $4.2 million 2021 state buyout fund has been partially spent as claims are settled.
The Director of Workers’ Compensation told the Jericho County Human Resources Committee that the county paid $435,686 in workers’ compensation benefits in July, up from $336,905 in the same month last year, and reported 41 new claims for the month. The director said the county currently has 185 open claims, up from 173 at the same point last year.
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