Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 618 Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/30/2024, 5:26 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 618

Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act

This bill expands the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program.

Specifically, under the program, nurse practitioners and physician assistants acting within the scope of their practice may (1) prescribe or recommend treatment for injured federal workers; (2) certify the nature of an injury and probable extent of disability; (3) provide prescribed treatment for injured federal workers; and (4) participate, with a physician designated by the Department of Labor, in a mandatory workers' compensation examination of an injured worker. In general, only physicians may fulfill these roles under current law.

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Current Status of Bill HR 618

Bill HR 618 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2023. Bill HR 618 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2023. Bill HR 618's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 472. as of July 5, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 618

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 618

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Disability assistance

- Employee benefits and pensions

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Health personnel

- Nursing

- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 618

Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act

To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers' compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes.