State Senator Tracy Pennycuick | Pennsylvania
State Senator Tracy Pennycuick | Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Senate has unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) aimed at modernizing the Workers’ Compensation system by transitioning more benefit payments from paper checks to direct deposit.
Senate Bill 1232 would enable individuals entitled to compensation to request that funds be deposited into an account of their choosing. Additionally, it would allow insurers to discontinue offering paper checks as a payment option, provided the individual has a bank account capable of accepting direct deposits.
“More than 95% of workers receive their pay by direct deposit. Unfortunately, in the Workers’ Compensation system, many payments are still being made by paper check, leaving these payments vulnerable to delays, loss or misplacement,” Pennycuick stated. “This legislation would help injured workers get their benefits in a faster, more convenient way that will also benefit insurers by reducing processing time and mailing costs.”
“We were happy to work with Senator Pennycuick in a bipartisan effort that will allow injured workers the ability to receive their payments in a manner that is much more efficient,” said Farry.
The reforms received unanimous support from the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council.
Senate Bill 1232 was approved by the Senate on Wednesday and will now proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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