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