Maryland's Legislative Updates in the Workers' Compensation Field
The Uninsured Employers’ Fund (UEF) – a State organization responsible for compensating employees who have been unable to claim worker’s compensation awards due to employers neglecting to maintain their insurance – has recently come into the state spotlight due to a handful of notable bills championed by the Maryland General Assembly. These bills include: Senate Bill 830, SB 695, SB 227, SB 219 and House Bill 193; however, despite passing both chambers, the majority of these bills ultimately ended their bid on the Governor’s desk with the brand of a veto. One of the bills which survived the scrutiny of the Governor and the legislative assembly, Maryland Senate Bill 830, is slated to take effect on October 1 st , 2025. Maryland Senate Bill 830 modifies the workers’ compensation claims process by expanding the authorization requirements for the release of claimant information. Under this bill, individuals fili...
