SECTION 1. Definitions

SECTION 2. Powers and duties of department; investigation of causes of injuries

SECTION 2A. Application of amendments of statute

SECTION 3. Repealed, 1921, 462, Sec. 8

SECTION 4. Repealed, 1985, 572, Sec. 15

SECTION 5. Rules and regulations

SECTION 6. Notice of injuries; forms; additional reports; statistical summaries

SECTION 6A. Informational brochures; monitoring of benefits; resolution of disputes

SECTION 6B. Disposition of fines

SECTION 7. Commencement of payments

SECTION 7A. Presumptions; employee unable to testify

SECTION 7B. Admissibility of, or reference to, statement given insurer or self-insurer by claimant or in his behalf

SECTION 7C. Representation of claimants; compensation; denial or suspension of right to practice or appear

SECTION 7D. Repealed, 1979, 67

SECTION 7E. Repealed, 1985, 572, Sec. 20

SECTION 7F. Record of filing fees, penalties and attorneys' fees

SECTION 7G. Documentation attached to claims

SECTION 8. Termination or modification of payments

SECTION 8A. Repealed, 1985, 572, Sec. 22

SECTION 9. Repealed, 1985, 572, Sec. 23

SECTION 9A. Physicians engaged to testify or depose for employee; fees paid by insurer

SECTION 9B. Repealed, 1947, 286

SECTION 10. Claims for benefits; complaints requesting modification or discontinuation of benefits; conciliation

SECTION 10A. Assignments of cases; conferences; orders; appeals

SECTION 10B. Arbitration; agreements; proceedings

SECTION 10C. Collective bargaining agreements; binding obligations and procedures

SECTION 11. Hearings; evidence; continuances

SECTION 11A. Impartial medical examiners

SECTION 11B. Procedure for hearings; depositions; record of proceedings

SECTION 11C. Appeals to reviewing board

SECTION 11D. Earnings reports by employees; recovery of overpayments

SECTION 12. Enforcement of orders; appeals from decisions of reviewing board; costs; reported questions; copies of judgments

SECTION 12A. Award of costs and attorney's fees

SECTION 13. Rate of payment by insurers; review of clinical health care providers; health care services board

SECTION 13A. Attorney's fees for employees

SECTION 14. Actions not based on reasonable grounds; illegal or fraudulent conduct; costs and penalties

SECTION 14A. Employee leasing companies

SECTION 15. Liability of person other than insured

SECTION 15A. Controversy as to which of two or more insurers is liable

SECTION 16. Subsequent findings discontinuing compensation; finality

SECTION 17. Enforcement of orders or decisions

SECTION 18. Independent and sub-contractors; liability of insurer and others

SECTION 19. Agreements by parties

SECTION 19A. Repealed, 1948, 158

SECTION 19B. Repealed, 1948, 157

SECTION 20. Hospital records as evidence; medical records and reports open to inspection

SECTION 20A. Copies of reports of medical examinations furnished employees; reports as evidence

SECTION 20B. Medical reports of disabled or deceased physicians as evidence

SECTION 21. Notice by insured to employees

SECTION 22. Notice by insured to new employees; notice of cessation of insurance; filing copy

SECTION 23. Release of claims or demands at common law

SECTION 24. Waiver of right of action for injuries

SECTION 25. Insurer's liability on judgment for employee

SECTION 25A. Purchase of insurance; self-insurance; reinsurance; deductibles

SECTION 25B. Applicability of statute relating to insurance and self-insurers; employer bringing employees within statute

SECTION 25C. Failure to provide for payment of compensation; stop work orders; penalties; liens; actions brought by losing bidders; civil actions for violations of chapter

SECTION 25D. Service companies; investigation, adjustment or settlement of claims for self-insurers

SECTION 25E. Self-insurance groups; definitions

SECTION 25F. Certification to act as self-insurance group

SECTION 25G. Application for certificate; requirements; issuance

SECTION 25H. Termination of certificate

SECTION 25I. Examination of affairs, transactions, accounts, records and assets of each group; confidentiality and privilege

SECTION 25J. Boards of trustees

SECTION 25K. Applications for membership; cancellation of members; insolvency or bankruptcy of members

SECTION 25L. Solicitation of membership by licensed agents

SECTION 25M. Misrepresentations or omissions in solicitations of membership

SECTION 25N. Performance reports; statements of financial condition

SECTION 25O. Uniform classification system; premium contributions; application to make own rates; audits

SECTION 25P. Refunds

SECTION 25Q. Premium payment plans; loss reserves; bad debt reserves

SECTION 25R. Deficiencies; assessments; liquidation of groups

SECTION 25S. Penalties

SECTION 25T. Cease and desist orders

SECTION 25U. Revocation of certificates of approval

SECTION 25V. Applicability of chapter 176V to groups governed by Secs. 25E to 25U

SECTION 25W. Applicability of chapter 176W to workers' compensation self-insurance groups governed by Secs. 25E to 25U

SECTION 26. Injuries arising out of and in course of employment

SECTION 26A. Suicide

SECTION 26B. Concurrent service of two or more employers; joint and several liability of insurers

SECTION 27. Willful misconduct of employee

SECTION 27A. False representation of physical condition by employee; right to benefits

SECTION 28. Wilful misconduct of employer; defense; reimbursement of insurer; employment of minor; mentally retarded persons; injuries at sheltered workshops

SECTION 29. Required period of incapacitation; personnel actions

SECTION 30. Adequate and reasonable health care services; preferred health care provider

SECTION 30A. Medical reports

SECTION 30B to 30D. Repealed, 1986, 662, Sec. 28

SECTION 30E. Development of voluntary agreements

SECTION 30F. Identification of cases in which vocational rehabilitation services may be required

SECTION 30G. Meetings with injured employees requiring vocational rehabilitation services

SECTION 30H. Applications for vocational rehabilitation services

SECTION 30I. Availability of new jobs and job training programs

SECTION 31. Death; compensation for dependents; hearings

SECTION 32. Persons presumed dependent on employee; division of benefits and payments for children of former marriage; parent surviving dependent parent; dependency determined by facts; division of benefits

SECTION 33. Burial expenses

SECTION 34. Total incapacity; compensation

SECTION 34A. Permanent and total incapacity; compensation

SECTION 34B. Review date; supplemental benefits to Secs. 31 or 34A

SECTION 35. Partial incapacity; compensation

SECTION 35A. Added compensation for dependents; payment; presumed dependents; dependency determined by facts

SECTION 35B. Return to work; subsequent injury; rate of compensation

SECTION 35C. Date of eligibility; benefits applicable; adjustments

SECTION 35D. Computation of weekly wage

SECTION 35E. Persons eligible for old age benefits or pension; entitlement to benefits under Secs. 34 or 35

SECTION 35F. Repealed, 1991, 398, Sec. 67

SECTION 36. Specific injuries

SECTION 36A. Death before full payment of compensation for specified injuries; brain damage

SECTION 36B. Unemployment compensation benefits; eligibility

SECTION 37. Compensation for disability subsequent to physical impairment; reimbursement

SECTION 37A. Compensation for disabled war veteran; reimbursement

SECTION 38. Consideration of employee's savings, insurance and other benefits

SECTION 39. Payment of compensation payable in case of death; payment of expenses and for legal services

SECTION 40. Guardian or next friend exercising employee's rights

SECTION 41. Notice of proceedings for compensation; limitation of actions

SECTION 41A. Repealed, 1985, 572, Sec. 51

SECTION 42. Notice in general

SECTION 43. Service of notice

SECTION 44. Inaccuracies in, and want of, notice

SECTION 45. Examination by physician; filing copy of report; refusing or obstructing examination; reimbursement of travel expenses and wages

SECTION 46. Waiver of rights to compensation; arbitration

SECTION 46A. Reimbursement for accident and health insurance benefits paid on compensable injuries; lien of insurers, et al., against award; child support claims

SECTION 47. Assignments; attachments; liability for debts

SECTION 48. Lump sum agreements

SECTION 49. Claim in general

SECTION 50. Interest on unpaid claims

SECTION 51. Natural increase considered in determining weekly wages

SECTION 51A. Decision in compensation case; law in effect

SECTION 52. Repealed, 1987, 691, Sec. 13

SECTION 52A. Repealed, 1957, 301

SECTION 52B. Priority of premiums and interest charges over other claims

SECTION 52C. Rating organizations in general; subscribers; co-operative activities; rates; freedom of contract; examination of records; confidentiality and privilege

SECTION 52D. Appeal from action or decision of rating organization; rating information

SECTION 52E. Violation of statutes; failure to comply with commissioner's orders; suspension and revocation of licenses

SECTION 52F. Hearing on order or decision of commissioner; suspension or postponement of action; review; stay of order or decision

SECTION 52G. Partial invalidity of statute

SECTION 53. Mutual companies; distribution of risks into groups

SECTION 53A. Classification of risks and premiums; distribution of premiums among employers

SECTION 54. Repealed, 1923, 139, Sec. 1

SECTION 54A. Necessity of insurance contract insuring payment of compensation

SECTION 55. Approval of policy by commissioner; review; issuance of policy in violation of statute

SECTION 55A. Mid-term notice of cancellation

SECTION 56. Joint and several policies

SECTION 57. Deposits of value of outstanding claims under contracts

SECTION 58. Computation of value of claims

SECTION 59. Holding deposits in trust; payment of claims; transfer to trustee; accounts; refunds; return of balance

SECTION 60. Effect of appointment of receiver on order, deposit or payments; deposit by receiver

SECTION 60A. Review, suspension and reduction of order requiring deposit

SECTION 60B. Liability for expenses for custody and disbursement of deposit; determination; deduction from deposit

SECTION 60C. Failure to comply with order requiring deposit; certificate authorizing resumption of issuance of policies

SECTION 60D. Forfeiture for failure to comply with order requiring deposit; issuance of policy while in default; enforcement of order, fine or forfeiture

SECTION 61. Bond for foreign company; other security

SECTION 62. Deposits by foreign companies; payment of obligations

SECTION 63. Insurance company information requested by department; rating organizations; notices furnished by companies

SECTION 64. Insurer's regulations for prevention of injuries; review; inspector's access to premises

SECTION 65. Special Fund; Trust Fund; assessment base; assessment rates; payments; reports; audits

SECTION 65A. Designation of insurer to issue policy; equitable distribution of risks; servicing carriers; service fees

SECTION 65B. Cancellation or termination of policy; review

SECTION 65C. Equitable distribution of losses; reinsurance pools; necessity of membership; plan of operation; cost containment programs

SECTION 65D. Issuance of policy to employer assigned to another insurer

SECTION 65E, 65F. Repealed, 1990, 462, Sec. 5

SECTION 65G. ''Losses incurred'' defined; determination of amounts to be paid

SECTION 65H. Adjustment of payments

SECTION 65I. Primary liability to pay benefits

SECTION 65J. Inspection of risks; rules

SECTION 65K. Appeal on ground premium is unreasonable or discriminatory; effect of determined rates

SECTION 65L. Failure of insurer to comply with statutes, order or rule; revocation or suspension of licenses; injunction

SECTION 65M. Review of orders or rulings; time; suspension and stay of order or rulings

SECTION 65N. Repealed, 1973, 855, Sec. 6

SECTION 65O. Employer's choice of insurance agent or broker; commission fees; service fees

SECTION 66. Actions for injuries sustained by employees; limitations; defenses

SECTION 67. Application to insureds and employers having right of election, of statutes relating to defenses to actions

SECTION 68. Applicability of statutes relating to employers' liabilities

SECTION 69. Commonwealth, counties, cities, towns and districts in general; members of a police or fire force in work under a contract

SECTION 69A. Repealed, 1992, 133, Sec. 507

SECTION 69B. Vouchers; examinations and investigations; reports

SECTION 70. Procedure and jurisdiction; compensation paid by commonwealth and its subdivisions

SECTION 71. Liability of county, city, town or district for employee's injuries

SECTION 72. Employee claiming or waiving rights against county, city, town or district

SECTION 73. Election to receive compensation or pension; retirement boards; prosecuting claims; attorney; notice to boards; special pensions

SECTION 73A. Employment of partially disabled employee; temporary employment to fill vacancy

SECTION 74. Application of statutes to all public employees; inmates of institutions; employees of boards or commissions and welfare districts

SECTION 74A. Employee of one governmental unit or electric company aiding another unit or company; reimbursement of compensation

SECTION 75. Agents designated to furnish benefits and carry out statutes

SECTION 75A. Preferences for hiring

SECTION 75B. Qualified handicapped persons; discrimination against employees exercising rights under this chapter; disclosure of data

SECTION 76. Repealed, 1955, 234, Sec. 1

SECTION 77 to 85. Repealed, 1950, 220

SECTION 86. Public employees; certified copy of order, decision, or agreement mailed to public employee retirement administration commission, etc.