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Home » Public Policy » Legislative Action and Information » 2011 Legislative Session Summary » Workers' Compensation » Credit for Overpayments

Credit for Overpayments

Bill # HF 523
Bill Name Credit for Overpayments
House Action Passed 61-34
Senate Action No Action
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In response to Iowa Supreme Court decision in Swiss Valley v. Deutmeyer (Aug 2010) where the court seeks legislative remedy, HF 523 changes Iaw to allow an employer who mistakenly makes overpayment of benefits to receive credit for overpayment against money still owed the claimant for the same injury.  Currently, credit only permitted against future injury.

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