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In a move to better protect workers across the state, the Maine Workers Compensation Board has announced significant changes to the workers compensation system, effective immediately.One of the key changes is an increase in the maximum weekly benefit for injured workers. Starting today, workers who are unable to work due to a workplace injury will be eligible to receive up to $1,200 per week in compensation, up from the previous maximum of $1,000 per week. This increase is aimed at providing injured workers with the financial support they need to cover their living expenses while they are unable to work.Additionally, the Workers Compensation Board announced that it will be streamlining the claims process to ensure that injured workers receive their benefits in a timely manner. Under the new system, claims will be processed more efficiently, reducing the amount of time it takes for injured workers to receive their compensation. This change is expected to help alleviate some of the financial burden that injured workers face while they are out of work.Furthermore, the Workers Compensation Board has also introduced a new program aimed at helping injured workers return to work more quickly. The Vocational Rehabilitation Program will provide injured workers with the support and resources they need to re-enter the workforce in a safe and timely manner. This program will offer job training, job placement assistance, and other services to help injured workers find suitable employment.Overall, these changes to the workers compensation system in Maine are a step in the right direction towards better protecting workers and ensuring that they receive the support they need in the event of a workplace injury. The Workers Compensation Board is committed to continually improving the system to benefit workers across the state.