Category: Legislation & Policy

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State of the Nation with Sandy Shtab

Healthesystems VP of State & Industry Affairs comments on recent federal activity that creates potential impacts for workers’ comp.

New York backpedaled on a PTSD presumption for all workers, while California considers a PTSD presumption for healthcare workers.

Various states are proposing modifications to existing presumptions to expand coverage for first responders.

Among many changes, the state is replacing AWP with a new pricing model.

All workers will now have the right to file a claim for mental injuries, based upon extraordinary work-related stress incurred on the job.

A proposed bill would apply to male and female reproductive systems for firefighters and EMTs.

As part of a legislative-mandated study on work-related PTSD, the survey could influence regulator objectives for 2025.

These assistants must be under the supervision of a board-authorized provider.

The push comes after a letter carrier died after working without air conditioning in 95° weather.

Comorbid obesity can complicate recovery, and new drugs create new pharmacy considerations.

The U.S. Department of Labor proposed new rules, while other states introduce legislation.

As another state considers protections, WCRI publishes new data on heat’s impact on workplace accidents.

Oklahoma and Rhode Island enact new presumptions, with Georgia adding extra coverage.

If enacted, Senate Bill 2900 would require worker protections from extreme heat and cold.

Different types of cancers are being added to pre-existing presumptions.

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