Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Reform

Paul Greco On June 24, Governor Ridge signed Senate Bill 801 (SB 801) into law. SB 801 provides a number of significant reforms to the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act (WCA). The reforms were designed to encourage workers to return to gainful employment and to reduce some of the costs associated with doing business in Pennsylvania.

These reforms affect all employers in Pennsylvania, whether insured or self insured. In addition, all health care providers and insurers involved in workers' compensation will be affected. Although most of SB 801's provisions take effect 60 days from the date of enactment, some provisions took effect on Jun 24, 1996, the date of enactment.

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