Bill > HB239

This bill establishes a presumption of compensability under Alaska's workers' compensation law for claims related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by certain employees, including correctional officers, emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and peace officers. The presumption applies if the employee is diagnosed with PTSD within three years of their last date of employment in one of the covered occupations. The presumption can be rebutted by evidence that the PTSD was not work-related. The bill also clarifies that the general presumption of compensability for mental injuries does not apply to PTSD claims, except as provided under the new PTSD presumption.

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