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Missouri Workers Compensation Line of Duty Compensation Act

Missouri House Bill 580 Line of Duty Compensation Act, a bill for Families of Emergency Personnel Killed in Action was signed into law by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon. The bill provides benefits to the families of state emergency personnel killed in the line of duty.

The Governor was joined at the bill signing by a bipartisan group of state legislators, representatives of law enforcement and firefighting agencies and organizations who worked together to bring the bill to the governor’s desk.

Claims may be filed with the state’s Division of Workers’ Compensation on behalf of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, air ambulance pilot or air ambulance registered nurse killed in the line of duty for a benefit of $25,000.

The bill contains an emergency clause meaning the new law took effect upon the Governor’s signature.

Any benefits paid under the new law are in addition to any other benefits a claimant may also be entitled to. (workersxzcompxzkit).

To determine eligibility claims, the bill defines “killed in the line of duty” and excludes deaths resulting from willful misconduct or intoxication.

Author: Robert Elliott

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Do not use this information without independent verification. All state laws are different. Consult with your corporate legal counsel before implementing any cost containment programs.

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