Arizona proposes a PTSD presumption, while Maryland proposes a hypertension presumption.
Arizona proposes a PTSD presumption, while Maryland proposes a hypertension presumption.
Additionally, benefits may be extended for up to 10 years post-employment.
If enacted, House Bill 26 would apply to police officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and members of the National Guard.
Exceptions to the presumption are made for certain cancers diagnosed prior to key dates.
Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Washington seek to expand current presumptions to additional occupations.
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.
