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General information on the WCTF

MGL c. 152, § 65 provides for payment of compensation and reimbursement due to parties bringing claims under specific sections of the Massachusetts Workers' Compensation law.

What the WCTF proceeds are used for

  • Reimburse adjustments made to weekly compensation under § 34B - Cost of Living Adjustments - reimbursement under this provision is made to insurers upon proof of payment.
  • Reimburse adjustments made to weekly compensation under § 35C - Latent Injury Claims - reimbursement under this provision is made to insurers upon proof of payment.
  • Reimburse certain apportioned benefits pursuant to § 37 and § 37A - Second Injury Claims - reimbursement under this provision is made to insurers upon proof of payment.
  • Pay vocational rehabilitation benefits pursuant to § 30H when such benefits are deemed appropriate and when the insurer denies the request for such benefits. 
  • Pay benefits resulting from approved claims against employers subject to personal jurisdiction within the Commonwealth who are uninsured pursuant to § 65.

NOTE: No monies will be paid out, per order of the Comptrollers Office, without the IRS Form W9 being completed. Completed W9 Forms should be returned to

Office of Legal Counsel
Department of Industrial Accidents
Lafayette City Center
2 Avenue de Lafayette
Boston, MA 02111-1750

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