Exams from previous employers could be used to demonstrate that workers had no signs of occupational illnesses prior to employment.
Exams from previous employers could be used to demonstrate that workers had no signs of occupational illnesses prior to employment.
Assembly Bill 651 could impact benefits levels, PTSD presumptions, penalties, and more
The bill would apply to those required to work during a state of emergency to protect life or maintain critical operations.
Two recently enacted bills expand pre-existing presumptions to additional workers.
NCCI tracked 950 bills impacting workers’ comp, highlighting key trends across the country.
Effective immediately, workers’ comp programs are required to pay for up to 12 hours of counseling following critical incidents.
The presumption would cover a wide variety of cancers for medical examiners with 60 months of active duty, or exposure to certain hazardous 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.
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.
Senate Bill 632 would grant these workers presumptions for musculoskeletal injuries, COVID-19, respiratory disease, cancer, and PTSD.
Law enforcement officers and emergency medical responders will receive the same benefits previously granted to fire fighters.
In addition to now covering skin cancer, the state will handle cancer cases differently and adjust the five-year service requirement.
The existing presumption only applies to firefighters and law enforcement officers, while this new bill would apply to other first responders.
