CT SB00660

Expands the definition of "eligible individual" for workers' compensation benefits to include health care providers, emergency medical services personnel, Department of Correction employees, and telecommunicators, in addition to police officers and firefighters.

Establishes "post-traumatic stress injury" as compensable for eligible individuals diagnosed by a mental health professional when resulting from qualifying events occurring on or after July 1, 2019, including witnessing deaths, injuries, or traumatic physical injuries in the line of duty.

Creates COVID-19 specific qualifying events for health care providers engaged in pandemic response activities on or after March 10, 2020, including witnessing COVID-related deaths or treating patients who subsequently die from COVID-19.

Limits workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress injury to a maximum of 52 weeks from the date of diagnosis, with no benefits awarded beyond four years from the qualifying event date.

Requires a mental health professional examination and diagnosis meeting specific criteria, including confirmation that the qualifying event was the primary cause and that the injury did not result from personnel actions such as transfers, demotions, or terminations.