Pacific Workers: Proposed SB 555 Could Boost Permanent Disability Benefits for California's Injured Workers

Pacific Workers: Proposed SB 555 Could Boost Permanent Disability Benefits for California's Injured Workers

OAKLAND, Calif., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- California Senator Anna Caballero has introduced Senate Bill 555, a critical proposal to reform the state's outdated workers' compensation system—finally adjusting permanent disability benefits to match today's soaring cost of living. Also, if…

At the regular session of the Senate of the Province of Salta held on Thursday, a draft declaration was approved requesting the national government to extend the deadlines for the presentation of medical records in the framework of audits promoted by the National Disability Agency (ANDIS). The initiative seeks to prevent people with disabilities from losing their pensions due to bureaucratic difficulties and access to the required procedures.

Permanent disability is an economic benefit that seeks to cover the loss of income suffered by a worker when, due to illness or accident, his or her working capacity is reduced or cancelled.The amount of what a beneficiary receives for this purpose is determined by the regulatory basis and the percentage that is applied according to the degree of permanent disability recognized: partial, total, absolute or large disability.More information (Auto…

The National Disability Agency (ANDIS) announced new changes for the renewal of the Single Disability Certificate (CUD), an essential document for collecting disability pensions from the National Social Security Administration (ANSES).The measure seeks to ensure that the holders can enjoy their rights and that the granting of benefits is correct.

The persons referred to must bear the identity card and the medical documentation supporting incapacity to work.