WA SB6293

Establishes a pilot program through the Department of Labor & Industries to expand access to evidence-based treatment for workers with occupational PTSD, particularly those in high-risk occupations with repetitive trauma exposure

Authorizes treatment for PTSD before claim adjudication, including a diagnostic evaluation and up to 11 treatment sessions within 90 days of diagnosis, with costs for rejected state fund claims spread across risk classes that have PTSD presumption coverage

Permits up to six additional treatment sessions within one year of claim closure when necessary to maintain the worker's level of functioning

Allows the department to fund grants or contracts for workplace behavioral health programs including suicide prevention, mental health training, and developing supportive workplace cultures using return-to-work project funds

Requires the director to report recommendations to the legislature by July 1, 2030 on whether to extend or expand the pilot program, with the pilot program provisions expiring December 31, 2030