1242 AMH DYER CORD 1

HB 1242 ‑ H AMD 1048 LOST 02-14-94

By Representative Dyer and Lisk

     On page 3, line 16, after "51.32.240(3)" insert "and subject to the filing by the worker of a bond in an amount determined by the board to be sufficient to cover the anticipated cost of the compensation or benefits paid to the worker under this subsection during the appeal period.  The bond shall not be required if the worker demonstrates that his or her total income is two hundred percent or less of the federal poverty level for a family unit consisting of the same number of persons as the worker's family unit, as most recently published by the United States department of health and human services"

EFFECT:  The amendment adds a requirement that the worker who will receive provisional benefits during the appeal period must file a bond to cover the cost of the benefits, unless the worker's income is equal to or less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level.