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CT SB00913
Bill
Status
6/12/2023
Primary Sponsor
Labor and Public Employees Committee
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AI Summary
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Expands workers' compensation coverage for post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI) from specific public safety and healthcare workers to all employees, effective January 1, 2024
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Previously eligible individuals included police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, Department of Correction employees, telecommunicators, and health care providers; now any employee as defined under Connecticut workers' compensation law qualifies
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Qualifying events for all employees include viewing a deceased minor, witnessing a death or fatal injury, having physical contact with someone who subsequently dies from their injuries, or witnessing traumatic physical injury resulting in permanent disfigurement
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Requires diagnosis by a board-certified psychiatrist or licensed psychologist with PTSI experience, meeting DSM criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder
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Claims are excluded if the PTSI results from disciplinary action, work evaluation, job transfer, layoff, demotion, promotion, termination, retirement, or similar employment actions
Legislative Description
An Act Expanding Workers' Compensation Coverage For Post-traumatic Stress Injuries For All Employees.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/12/2023