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County receives roughly $30,251 workers'-comp dividend; safety committee credited
Summary
A presenter identified as Mac told commissioners Lincoln County's workers'-compensation performance earned a dividend equal to about 23% of the 2024 premium, totaling approximately $30,251; commissioners praised the safety committee and discussed using funds for continued safety programs.
Mac, speaking as the county's workers'-compensation presenter, told commissioners Lincoln County has performed well under the Montana State Fund's performance-based model and will receive a dividend this year of roughly $30,251.
Mac said the county's experience-modification measure is well below the average (stated in the meeting as "a 66," described as about a 44% discount versus average), and that Montana State Fund's claims management and loss-control work have produced sizable dividends: last year's dividend equaled 27% of the 2023 premium and this year was reported at 23% of the 2024 premium. Mac said the county's dividend dollars can be used as the commissioners see fit and noted past commissions directed some funds to the county safety committee.
Commissioners thanked specific safety-team members by name and noted the county has used returned funds to support safety programs and return-to-work efforts. No formal action was taken; the presentation was informational and commissioners expressed appreciation for county employees and the safety committee.
