What's happening this week in workers' compensation? IWP's weekly legislative wrap-up, State of the States, keeps you up to date on important matters within the workers' compensation and pharmacy arena.
This week's legislative wrap-up contains updates including:
- A bill that would allow a PTSD presumption for first responders to become eligible for workers' compensation benefits is gaining traction in the South Carolina State Senate.
- More than 30 states, including Missouri, have passed COVID liability bills designed to shield businesses from being sued by vendors, clients, or employees for contracting COVID-19.
- Last week, the Industrial Commission of Arizona held a hearing regarding its proposed fee schedule, which involves switching from the AWP to the NADAC model.
This edition includes an update on national news.
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