The Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Advisory Council's Annual Report for FY 2024 emphasizes the Department of Industrial Accidents' (DIA) initiatives to modernize the workers' compensation system, including automating the safety grant application process and digitizing insurance records. The report highlights the DIA's commitment to maintaining assessment rate stability and addressing medical reimbursement concerns, while also acknowledging the efforts of various departments within the DIA, such as the Office of Claims Administration and the Division of Dispute Resolution. The Workplace Safety Grant Program awarded $800,000 to promote safe working conditions, underscoring the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to enhance the system and protect injured workers. The bill further details the operations of the Office of Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation (OEVR), which oversees vocational rehabilitation services aimed at helping injured employees return to their pre-injury wages. In FY 2024, OEVR managed 1,572 cases, with 174 deemed suitable for vocational rehabilitation services. The bill also establishes a WCAC website to improve accessibility and information dissemination regarding the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. Additionally, it provides a financial overview of vocational rehabilitation services, noting that the Trust Fund encumbrances totaled $0.00, and lists advisory council members to ensure diverse representation in decision-making.