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Overhaul Of The Montana’s Workers Compensation Program Already Seeing Positive Impact
Five months have passed since a substantial overhaul of Montana’s Workers Compensation Program took effect. Montana State Fund Vice-President Mark Barry says the changes are already impacting the budget.
In fiscal year 2011 the state fund collected about $150 million in premiums and paid out about $135 million in claims.
Shande Wiest
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