If an emergency service worker sustains an injury, benefits shall be paid in the same manner as provided for injured workers under the workers’ compensation laws of this state, except that:
(1) If the injury results in temporary partial disability, no benefits shall accrue to the injured emergency service worker on account of loss of wages due to such disability.
(2) Costs of rehabilitation services to emergency service workers with disabilities shall be paid from funds specifically appropriated therefor in an amount approved by the Office of Emergency Management, which shall be the reasonable and necessary cost of such services, including services of a physician or rehabilitation facility specially qualified to render rehabilitation services. Expenses of rehabilitation may include travel, board and room, when necessary.
(3) The maximum amount payable for medical, surgical or hospital expenses, compensation and rehabilitation on any one claim shall not exceed $20,000. [Formerly 401.220; 1993 c.187 §12; 2007 c.70 §157]
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