An Act providing benefits for permanent functional loss and disfigurement under the Worker's Compensation Act

This bill amends the Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Act to increase financial benefits for workers who suffer permanent functional loss or disfigurement on the job. It raises the maximum payout for these injuries from a fixed $15,000 to an amount equal to 30 times the state's average weekly wage. Additionally, the legislation removes the previous restriction that barred payments for disfigurement unless it was located on the face, neck, or hands. These changes directly affect injured employees and their employers by altering how compensation is calculated and what types of visible injuries qualify for support.