Ep. 105 Senate Bill 555 A Game-Changer for Injured Workers in California

In our latest episode of Work Comp Talk, we dive deep into SB555, a groundbreaking proposal presented by Senator Anna Caballero that could drastically change California's workers' compensation system. Join Carmen Ramirez and Bilal Kassem as they unpack the bill's potential impact on injured workers, employers, and insurance companies.

SB555 aims to address a critical issue in the workers’ comp system: the outdated permanent disability rates. For over a decade, workers have been stuck with the same rates that don’t account for inflation or rising living costs. This bill proposes annual cost-of-living adjustments for permanent disability payments, ensuring that injured workers are paid more in line with today’s economic reality.

Why listen?

• Understand the basics of SB555 and its potential effects on California workers' compensation.

• Learn how this bill could raise permanent disability payments and provide annual inflation adjustments.

• Hear from experts about the impact of SB555 on businesses, insurance companies, and workers.

• Get insights into the political landscape and why this bill is generating so much buzz.