What is HB471?
HB471 (88th Regular Session) is a law that went in to effect in Texas June 13th , 2023.
What Does It Require?
It requires all political subdivisions in Texas to replace 100% of pre-disability earnings for employed/paid firefighter, emergency medical personnel and policing persons who become disabled due to injury or illness that is work related. The law is specific to Workers Compensation claims.
HB471 (88th Regular Session) is a law that went in to effect in Texas June 13th , 2023.
What Does It Require?
It requires all political subdivisions in Texas to replace 100% of pre-disability earnings for employed/paid firefighter, emergency medical personnel and policing persons who become disabled due to injury or illness that is work related. The law is specific to Workers Compensation claims.
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Under HB 471, covered employees must receive:
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The Coverage Gap
Traditional workers’ compensation typically replaces only about 70% of pre-disability earnings.
That leaves a potential 30% income gap—creating financial stress for injured first responders and unexpected financial responsibility for your department.
That leaves a potential 30% income gap—creating financial stress for injured first responders and unexpected financial responsibility for your department.
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Without a plan in place, organizations may face:
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