Workers' Compensation Glossary
Workers' Compensation Law Terms -M-
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Manual Rates: The listed premium, stated as dollars per $100 of weekly earnings for each employee, in a state's current schedule; in New York the manual rates are linked to the Classification Code system (i.e., rates are stated for each work classification code used in the state).
Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI): (WCB) An assessed condition of a claimant based on medical judgment that (a) the claimant has recovered from the work injury to the greatest extent that is expected and (b) no further change in his/her condition is expected. A finding of maximum medical improvement is a normal precondition for determining the permanent disability level of a claimant.
Medical Benefits: Medical treatment provided, under the Workers' Compensation Law, to injured workers as a result of injuries arising out of and in the course of employment.
Medical Fee Schedule: A schedule, established by the Chair of the Workers' Compensation Board, of charges and fees for medical treatment and care furnished to workers' compensation claimants.
Medical Treatment: (WCL) Care (other than first aid) administered by a physician, chiropractor or podiatrist or on a physician's referral, by a psychologist, or physical or occupational therapist.
Modify a Decision: A decision that partially changes a previous decision -- e.g., a Board Panel memorandum of decision which amends a Workers' Compensation Law Judge decision.
Motion Calendar Hearing: (WCB) In a case in which no controversy or outstanding issue exists, a proposed decision is prepared and the parties are notified. A hearing is held only if one of the parties objects to the proposed decision.
