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WV HB2025
WV HB2025Relating to who may diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder as a compensable injury or disease under workers compensation
summary
Introduced
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
In Committee
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2023
03/11/2023
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to expand the professionals who may diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder.
AI Summary
This bill expands the professionals who may diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a compensable injury or disease under workers' compensation. The bill defines PTSD and "licensed mental health provider" to include licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers who have a master's degree or higher and are qualified to treat PTSD. Employers can elect to provide PTSD coverage for first responders, and a diagnosis by a licensed mental health provider can qualify for workers' compensation benefits. The bill also requires employers and the Insurance Commissioner to report on PTSD claims data for first responders.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Finance (on 02/21/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Employee Benefits
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2025&year=2023&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 01/11/2023 |
| hb2025 h hhr am _1 | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2023/RS/com_amends/hb2025%20h%20hhr%20am%20_1.htm | 02/21/2023 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2025%20intr.htm&yr=2023&sesstype=RS&i=2025 | 01/11/2023 |
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