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Committee hears L&I plan for PTSD treatment pilot to provide early care before adjudication

Washington State Senate Labor and Commerce Committee · February 23, 2026
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Summary

HB 2405 would establish a three‑year pilot under the Department of Labor & Industries to provide early PTSD diagnostic and treatment sessions prior to claims adjudication and after claim closure for specified occupations; L&I testified the pilot aims to improve outcomes and reduce long‑term disability costs despite upfront claim costs.

The Senate Labor and Commerce Committee reviewed substitute House Bill 2405 on Feb. 25, which would create a three‑year pilot program allowing the Department of Labor & Industries to provide early PTSD diagnosis and treatment sessions to workers filing occupational disease claims for PTSD.

Staff described program parameters: an initial clinical diagnostic interview and up to 11 treatment sessions within 90 days of filing, with an additional 12 sessions…

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