Chapter 152

Section 1 Definitions
Section 2 Powers and duties of department; investigation of causes of injuries
Section 2A Application of amendments of statute
Section 3 Repealed, 1921, 462, Sec. 8
Section 4 Repealed, 1985, 572, Sec. 15
Section 5 Rules and regulations
Section 6 Notice of injuries; forms; additional reports; statistical summaries
Section 6A Informational brochures; monitoring of benefits; resolution of disputes
Section 6B Disposition of fines
Section 7 Commencement of payments
Section 7A Presumptions; employee unable to testify
Section 7B Admissibility of, or reference to, statement given insurer or self-insurer by claimant or in his behalf
Section 7C Representation of claimants; compensation; denial or suspension of right to practice or appear
Section 7D Repealed, 1979, 67
Section 7E Repealed, 1985, 572, Sec. 20
Section 7F Record of filing fees, penalties and attorneys' fees
Section 7G Documentation attached to claims
Section 8 Termination or modification of payments
Section 8A Repealed, 1985, 572, Sec. 22
Section 9 Repealed, 1985, 572, Sec. 23
Section 9A Physicians engaged to testify or depose for employee; fees paid by insurer
Section 9B Repealed, 1947, 286
Section 10 Claims for benefits; complaints requesting modification or discontinuation of benefits; conciliation
Section 10A Assignments of cases; conferences; orders; appeals
Section 10B Arbitration; agreements; proceedings
Section 10C Collective bargaining agreements; binding obligations and procedures
Section 11 Hearings; evidence; continuances
Section 11A Impartial medical examiners
Section 11B Procedure for hearings; depositions; record of proceedings
Section 11C Appeals to reviewing board
Section 11D Earnings reports by employees; recovery of overpayments
Section 12 Enforcement of orders; appeals from decisions of reviewing board; costs; reported questions; copies of judgments
Section 12A Award of costs and attorney's fees
Section 13 Rate of payment by insurers; review of clinical health care providers; health care services board
Section 13A Attorney's fees for employees
Section 14 Actions not based on reasonable grounds; illegal or fraudulent conduct; costs and penalties
Section 14A Employee leasing companies
Section 15 Liability of person other than insured
Section 15A Controversy as to which of two or more insurers is liable
Section 16 Subsequent findings discontinuing compensation; finality
Section 17 Enforcement of orders or decisions
Section 18 Independent and sub-contractors; liability of insurer and others
Section 19 Agreements by parties
Section 19A Repealed, 1948, 158
Section 19B Repealed, 1948, 157
Section 20 Hospital records as evidence; medical records and reports open to inspection
Section 20A Copies of reports of medical examinations furnished employees; reports as evidence
Section 20B Medical reports of physicians with disabilities or deceased physicians as evidence
Section 21 Notice by insured to employees
Section 22 Notice by insured to new employees; notice of cessation of insurance; filing copy
Section 23 Release of claims or demands at common law
Section 24 Waiver of right of action for injuries
Section 25 Insurer's liability on judgment for employee
Section 25A Purchase of insurance; self-insurance; reinsurance; deductibles
Section 25B Applicability of statute relating to insurance and self-insurers; employer bringing employees within statute
Section 25C Failure to provide for payment of compensation; stop work orders; penalties; liens; actions brought by losing bidders; civil actions for violations of chapter
Section 25D Service companies; investigation, adjustment or settlement of claims for self-insurers
Section 25E Self-insurance groups; definitions
Section 25F Certification to act as self-insurance group
Section 25G Application for certificate; requirements; issuance
Section 25H Termination of certificate
Section 25I Examination of affairs, transactions, accounts, records and assets of each group; confidentiality and privilege
Section 25J Boards of trustees
Section 25K Applications for membership; cancellation of members; insolvency or bankruptcy of members
Section 25L Solicitation of membership by licensed agents
Section 25M Misrepresentations or omissions in solicitations of membership
Section 25N Performance reports; statements of financial condition
Section 25O Uniform classification system; premium contributions; application to make own rates; audits
Section 25P Refunds
Section 25Q Premium payment plans; loss reserves; bad debt reserves
Section 25R Deficiencies; assessments; liquidation of groups
Section 25S Penalties
Section 25T Cease and desist orders
Section 25U Revocation of certificates of approval
Section 25V Applicability of chapter 176V to groups governed by Secs. 25E to 25U
Section 25W Applicability of chapter 176W to workers' compensation self-insurance groups governed by Secs. 25E to 25U
Section 26 Injuries arising out of and in course of employment
Section 26A Suicide
Section 26B Concurrent service of two or more employers; joint and several liability of insurers
Section 27 Willful misconduct of employee
Section 27A False representation of physical condition by employee; right to benefits
Section 28 Willful misconduct of employer; defense; reimbursement of insurer; employment of minor; persons with intellectual disabilities; injuries at sheltered workshops
Section 29 Required period of incapacitation; personnel actions
Section 30 Adequate and reasonable health care services; preferred health care provider
Section 30A Medical reports
Section 30B to 30D Repealed, 1986, 662, Sec. 28
Section 30E Development of voluntary agreements
Section 30F Identification of cases in which vocational rehabilitation services may be required
Section 30G Meetings with injured employees requiring vocational rehabilitation services
Section 30H Applications for vocational rehabilitation services
Section 30I Availability of new jobs and job training programs
Section 31 Death; compensation for dependents; hearings
Section 32 Persons presumed dependent on employee; division of benefits and payments for children of former marriage; parent surviving dependent parent; dependency determined by facts; division of benefits
Section 33 Burial expenses
Section 34 Total incapacity; compensation
Section 34A Permanent and total incapacity; compensation
Section 34B Review date; supplemental benefits to Secs. 31 or 34A
Section 35 Partial incapacity; compensation
Section 35A Added compensation for dependents; payment; presumed dependents; dependency determined by facts
Section 35B Return to work; subsequent injury; rate of compensation
Section 35C Date of eligibility; benefits applicable; adjustments
Section 35D Computation of weekly wage
Section 35E Persons eligible for old age benefits or pension; entitlement to benefits under Secs. 34 or 35
Section 35F Repealed, 1991, 398, Sec. 67
Section 36 Specific injuries
Section 36A Death before full payment of compensation for specified injuries; brain damage
Section 36B Unemployment compensation benefits; eligibility
Section 37 Compensation for disability subsequent to physical impairment; reimbursement
Section 37A Compensation for war veteran with a disability; reimbursement
Section 38 Consideration of employee's savings, insurance and other benefits
Section 39 Payment of compensation payable in case of death; payment of expenses and for legal services
Section 40 Guardian or next friend exercising employee's rights
Section 41 Notice of proceedings for compensation; limitation of actions
Section 41A Repealed, 1985, 572, Sec. 51
Section 42 Notice in general
Section 43 Service of notice
Section 44 Inaccuracies in, and want of, notice
Section 45 Examination by physician; filing copy of report; refusing or obstructing examination; reimbursement of travel expenses and wages
Section 46 Waiver of rights to compensation; arbitration
Section 46A Reimbursement for accident and health insurance benefits paid on compensable injuries; lien of insurers, et al., against award; child support claims
Section 47 Assignments; attachments; liability for debts
Section 48 Lump sum agreements
Section 49 Claim in general
Section 50 Interest on unpaid claims
Section 51 Natural increase considered in determining weekly wages
Section 51A Decision in compensation case; law in effect
Section 52 Repealed, 1987, 691, Sec. 13
Section 52A Repealed, 1957, 301
Section 52B Priority of premiums and interest charges over other claims
Section 52C Rating organizations in general; subscribers; co-operative activities; rates; freedom of contract; examination of records; confidentiality and privilege
Section 52D Appeal from action or decision of rating organization; rating information
Section 52E Violation of statutes; failure to comply with commissioner's orders; suspension and revocation of licenses
Section 52F Hearing on order or decision of commissioner; suspension or postponement of action; review; stay of order or decision
Section 52G Partial invalidity of statute
Section 53 Mutual companies; distribution of risks into groups
Section 53A Classification of risks and premiums; distribution of premiums among employers
Section 54 Repealed, 1923, 139, Sec. 1
Section 54A Necessity of insurance contract insuring payment of compensation
Section 55 Approval of policy by commissioner; review; issuance of policy in violation of statute
Section 55A Mid-term notice of cancellation
Section 56 Joint and several policies
Section 57 Deposits of value of outstanding claims under contracts
Section 58 Computation of value of claims
Section 59 Holding deposits in trust; payment of claims; transfer to trustee; accounts; refunds; return of balance
Section 60 Effect of appointment of receiver on order, deposit or payments; deposit by receiver
Section 60A Review, suspension and reduction of order requiring deposit
Section 60B Liability for expenses for custody and disbursement of deposit; determination; deduction from deposit
Section 60C Failure to comply with order requiring deposit; certificate authorizing resumption of issuance of policies
Section 60D Forfeiture for failure to comply with order requiring deposit; issuance of policy while in default; enforcement of order, fine or forfeiture
Section 61 Bond for foreign company; other security
Section 62 Deposits by foreign companies; payment of obligations
Section 63 Insurance company information requested by department; rating organizations; notices furnished by companies
Section 64 Insurer's regulations for prevention of injuries; review; inspector's access to premises
Section 65 Special Fund; Trust Fund; assessment base; assessment rates; payments; reports; audits
Section 65A Designation of insurer to issue policy; equitable distribution of risks; servicing carriers; service fees
Section 65B Cancellation or termination of policy; review
Section 65C Equitable distribution of losses; reinsurance pools; necessity of membership; plan of operation; cost containment programs
Section 65D Issuance of policy to employer assigned to another insurer
Section 65E, 65F Repealed, 1990, 462, Sec. 5
Section 65G ''Losses incurred'' defined; determination of amounts to be paid
Section 65H Adjustment of payments
Section 65I Primary liability to pay benefits
Section 65J Inspection of risks; rules
Section 65K Appeal on ground premium is unreasonable or discriminatory; effect of determined rates
Section 65L Failure of insurer to comply with statutes, order or rule; revocation or suspension of licenses; injunction
Section 65M Review of orders or rulings; time; suspension and stay of order or rulings
Section 65N Repealed, 1973, 855, Sec. 6
Section 65O Employer's choice of insurance agent or broker; commission fees; service fees
Section 66 Actions for injuries sustained by employees; limitations; defenses
Section 67 Application to insureds and employers having right of election, of statutes relating to defenses to actions
Section 68 Applicability of statutes relating to employers' liabilities
Section 69 Commonwealth, counties, cities, towns and districts in general; members of a police or fire force in work under a contract
Section 69A Repealed, 1992, 133, Sec. 507
Section 69B Vouchers; examinations and investigations; reports
Section 70 Procedure and jurisdiction; compensation paid by commonwealth and its subdivisions
Section 71 Liability of county, city, town or district for employee's injuries
Section 72 Employee claiming or waiving rights against county, city, town or district
Section 73 Election to receive compensation or pension; retirement boards; prosecuting claims; attorney; notice to boards; special pensions
Section 73A Employment of employee with a partial disability; temporary employment to fill vacancy
Section 74 Application of statutes to all public employees; inmates of institutions; employees of boards or commissions and welfare districts
Section 74A Employee of one governmental unit or electric company aiding another unit or company; reimbursement of compensation
Section 75 Agents designated to furnish benefits and carry out statutes
Section 75A Preferences for hiring
Section 75B Qualified persons with disabilities; discrimination against employees exercising rights under this chapter; disclosure of data
Section 76 Repealed, 1955, 234, Sec. 1
Section 77 to 85 Repealed, 1950, 220
Section 86 Public employees; certified copy of order, decision, or agreement mailed to public employee retirement administration commission, etc.

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Chapter 152: WORKERS' COMPENSATION