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Committee reviews proposal to restore workers’ comp indemnity to 66⅔%; department and insurers warn of filing timing
Summary
HB 744 would raise wage replacement for injured workers from 60% to 66⅔% of average weekly wage; the committee heard admin and actuarial guidance and recessed the item for more detailed costing and draft language.
The committee heard testimony on HB 744, a bill that would restore New Hampshire’s workers’ compensation wage‑replacement rate from 60% back to 66 2/3% of average weekly wage. Advocates framed the measure as restoring benefits reduced in earlier reforms; employer and actuarial witnesses raised questions about premium impacts and timing.
Deputy Commissioner Danielle Albert said the Department of Labor is neutral on policy but can administer the change;…
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