2021 Tennessee Code
Title 50 - Employer and Employee
Chapter 6 - Workers' Compensation Law
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 50-6-134. Annual Review. [Applicable to Injuries Occurring Prior to July 1, 2014.]

The commissioner of commerce and insurance shall, on or before July 1, 2007, and annually thereafter through 2010, review the impact of Acts 2004, ch. 962 on premiums charged by insurers who provide workers' compensation coverage in this state. The commissioner of commerce and insurance is authorized to require the production of any information, documents, books or records from any person who is subject to regulation by the department that the commissioner deems necessary to implement this section.

1. The general assembly recognizes that significant cost savings will result from the implementation of this bill. It is in the best interest of the citizens of Tennessee that the cost savings be passed to the entities that have paid faithfully workers' compensation premiums in order to ensure the economic well-being of their employees. It is the intent and purpose of the general assembly that workers' compensation premiums be adjusted downward within fifteen (15) months of July 1, 2004, to reflect the cost savings resulting from the provisions of the act. If a workers' compensation policy is subject to renewal during the fifteen (15) month period, adjustments to the policy may be made at that time.


2. It is the intent of the general assembly that the savings of the act shall routinely be reflected in future filings through the advisory prospective loss cost filing system, pursuant to §§ 56-5-106(b) and 50-6-402. Nothing in this section shall be construed as amending or affecting the procedures for filing and approval of rates set forth in title 56, chapter 5.


3. Members of the committee shall serve without compensation but, when engaged in the conduct of their official duties as members of the committee, shall be entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with uniform regulations promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.


4. Each member appointed shall serve a term of four (4) years and may be reappointed by the administrator. If a member leaves the position prior to the expiration of the term, the administrator shall appoint an individual meeting the qualifications of this section to serve the unexpired portion of the term. The individual may be reappointed by the administrator upon expiration of the term.