While this drug class represents less than 1% of prescriptions, it accounted for 3.4% of drug spend.
While this drug class represents less than 1% of prescriptions, it accounted for 3.4% of drug spend.
Pre-existing PTSD presumptions for first responders could be extended to 911 dispatchers.
While this bill could expand coverage of PTSD, it is still limited to first responders.
Arizona proposes a PTSD presumption, while Maryland proposes a hypertension presumption.
If enacted, House Bill 26 would apply to police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and members of the National Guard.
Public comments will be accepted on proposed guideline updates until December 19, 2025.
Two recently enacted bills expand pre-existing presumptions to additional workers.
NCCI tracked 950 bills impacting workers’ comp, highlighting key trends across the country.
The presence of psychosocial risks causes functional scores to decrease 33% for workers’ comp patients with shoulder injuries.
Effective immediately, workers’ comp programs are required to pay for up to 12 hours of counseling following critical incidents.
Open to public comment until September 12th, the guideline is intended to establish best practices for diagnosis and treatment.
At over 200 pages, this comprehensive report includes a review of PTSD claims in the workers’ comp system.
These practitioners must hold a master’s degree and a terminal license within their profession.
Up to 12 hours of counseling must be provided by workers’ comp – with up to 24 hours more if a mental health professional finds it necessary.
Set to expire on October 30th, the state’s PTSD presumption no longer faces an expiration date.
