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On July 11, 2025, the Arkansas Workers Compensation Board made a major announcement regarding new regulations aimed at protecting injured workers in the state. The new regulations, which are set to go into effect immediately, represent a significant step forward in ensuring that workers who are injured on the job receive the compensation and support they deserve.One of the key components of the new regulations is the establishment of a maximum limit on the amount of time that injured workers can receive temporary total disability benefits. Under the new rules, injured workers will now be able to receive temporary total disability benefits for up to two years from the date of their injury. This change is aimed at providing injured workers with a more structured and predictable timeframe for receiving benefits, while also helping to prevent cases of abuse and fraud.In addition to the new time limit on temporary total disability benefits, the Arkansas Workers Compensation Board also announced several other changes designed to improve the overall system for injured workers. These include updates to the medical fee schedule to ensure that injured workers are receiving fair and reasonable compensation for their medical treatment, as well as new guidelines for the assessment of permanent partial disability benefits.The announcement of these new regulations comes after months of collaboration between the Arkansas Workers Compensation Board, lawmakers, and industry stakeholders. In a statement, the Board emphasized the importance of these changes in ensuring that injured workers are able to access the care and support they need in a timely and fair manner.These new regulations are expected to have a significant impact on the way workers compensation cases are handled in Arkansas, and are likely to be welcomed by workers and employers alike. With these changes in place, injured workers can have greater confidence that they will receive the support they need to recover and return to work, while employers can have greater certainty about their obligations under the workers compensation system.Overall, the new regulations announced by the Arkansas Workers Compensation Board represent a positive step forward in ensuring that injured workers in the state receive the care and support they deserve. By establishing clear guidelines and time limits for benefits, these changes will help to create a more efficient and effective workers compensation system that serves the needs of all stakeholders.