Mississippi funds workers’ compensation services and workplace safety training

The law provides up to $6,219,424 from the State General Fund for the Commission’s expenses. The money is for the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission. The funding covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

The law provides up to $25,000 from the Second Injury Fund for payments under Mississippi workers’ compensation law. The money is for payments under Section 71-3-73 of Mississippi law. The funding covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

The law sets aside $5,055,251 for the Commission’s salaries, benefits, and vacancy funding, with 54 permanent positions authorized. These limits apply to the Commission’s personal services spending and authorized headcount. Salary funds cannot be moved to another spending category. Vacancy funding is for filling authorized positions, not for raises or promotions for current employees. These staffing and salary limits apply to fiscal year 2027.

The law directs the Commission to contract with the private sector for safety education and training. The direction applies to the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission and a private sector partner. The contract is to be paid for with money provided for the Commission in Section 1.