AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.

Amend KRS 342.0011, relating to workers' compensation, to expand the definition of " injury" to include a diagnosis of class 2 or greater post-traumatic stress disorder from a death or threatened death by direct exposure or witnessing a death, threat of death, or its immediate aftermath; define "medical professional"; amend KRS 342.020 to allow an administrative law judge to rely upon objective medical opinions or data when determining medical benefits; require a carrier or a…

Introduced: February 18, 2025

Last action: February 20, 2025

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This bill makes several changes to Kentucky's workers' compensation system, including expanding the definition of a covered injury to include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in certain situations, strengthening workers' rights in medical disputes, and updating rules around treatment billing, appeals, and vocational rehabilitation. It also adds new penalties when employers, insurers, or their administrators file frivolous medical disputes, and adds the University of Pikeville to the list of medical schools that can evaluate workers' compensation…

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