Wisconsin § 102.27 - Claims and awards protected; exceptions.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 102.27 — Claims and awards protected; exceptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 102.27. Claims and awards protected; exceptions.
102.27(1) (1) Except as provided in sub. (2) , no claim for compensation shall be assignable, but this provision shall not affect the survival thereof; nor shall any claim for compensation, or compensation awarded, or paid, be taken for the debts of the party entitled thereto. 102.27(2) (2) 102.27(2)(a) (a) A benefit under this chapter is assignable under s. 46.10 (14) (e) , 49.345 (14) (e) , 301.12 (14) (e) , 767.225 (1) (L) , 767.513 (3) , or 767.75 (1f) or (2m) . 102.27(2)(b) (b) If a governmental unit provides public assistance under ch. 49 to pay medical costs or living expenses related to a claim under this chapter and if the governmental unit has given the parties to the claim written notice stating that the governmental unit provided the assistance and the cost of that assistance, the department shall order the employer or insurance carrier owing compensation to reimburse that governmental unit for the amount of assistance the governmental unit provided or two-thirds of the amount of the award or payment remaining after deduction of attorney fees and any other fees or costs chargeable under ch. 102 , whichever is less. The department shall comply with this paragraph when making payments under s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 102.27
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 102.27 cover?
Section 102.27 ("Claims and awards protected; exceptions.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 102.27?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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