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It is not legal advice. Every situation is different and other laws might apply to your situation. If you have questions, contact an attorney, visit the Department of Labor and [Industry website at](Industry website at dli.mn.gov/business/workers-compensation-businesses or call)[ ](Industry website at dli.mn.gov/business/workers-compensation-businesses or call)[dli.mn.gov/business/workers-compensation-businesses](Industry website at dli.mn.gov/business/workers-compensation-businesses or call)[ or call](Industry website at dli.mn.gov/business/workers-compensation-businesses or call) the Workers’ Compensation Help Desk at 651-284-5005 (press 3) or 800-342-5354 (press 3).  \nWhat does settlement mean?  \nGenerally, when people in the workers’ compensation system use the term “settlement,” they are referring to a written agreement reached between the employee and the employer/insurer. The agreement is not effective until a workers’ compensation judge issues an order approving the settlement. The written agreement is called a Stipulation for Settlement and the order is called an Award on Stipulation. The agreement often requires an employee to give up the right to past and/or future workers’ compensation benefits. In return, the employee receives a specific sum of money from the employer/insurer.  \nMust I settle my workers’ compensation claim?  \nNo, you are not required to settle any of your workers’ compensation benefits, but you may choose to settle some or all of your benefits if the settlement proposal is acceptable to you. You do not have to enter into a settlement to receive the benefits owed to you under the law. However, settlements frequently occur because they are often a practical result for the parties, usually when the employer/insurer disputes that the injury or medical condition is work-related or that the employee is entitled to certain benefits.  \nWhat are “intervenors”?  \nIntervenors are parties who may gain or lose by a settlement agreement, other than you (the employee), the employer and the insurer. Examples of intervenors are health care providers that treated you, state or federal agencies that provided you with assistance (such as Medicare), health insurers that paid or provided for your medical care and other insurers that paid you short-or long-term disability benefits or benefits under a motorvehicle policy.  \nDo settlements have to be approved by a judge?  \nYes, most of the time settlements have to be approved by a judge. An agreement between an employee, or his/her dependent(s) and/or estate, and the employer/insurer to settle any claim for workers’ compensation benefits is valid when it has been executed in writing and signed by the parties, including the intervenors. Where one or more of the parties is not represented by an attorney, the settlement is not valid unless the  \ncommissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry or a compensation judge approves it and issues an award. Generally, when attorneys represent the parties, the settlement is automatically approved and legally binding after a judge’s signature. However, if an agreement completely and finally settles out an employee’s rights to medical compensation or vocational rehabilitation services, the judge must review, evaluate and approve the settlement for it to be binding. Usually the Stipulation for Settlement will be submitted to a compensation judge at the Court of Administrative Hearings.  \nWhat are some factors to consider when evaluating a settlement proposal?  \nIt is best to think carefully about the future consequences of any settlement decision you make. Below are some examples of questions that are important to consider as you evaluate the nature and extent of your potential future benefits and the likelihood of establishing your right to them in a hearing.  \nWhat is the nature of your injury?  \n1. How severe is your injury?  \n2. 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