SB 6293 — PTSD treatment and research

Summary

Establishing a pilot program for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment and research.

Bill Text

Compared against the Revised Code of Washington as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 49.17.243; RCW 51.36.010.

• RCW 49.17.243

  twenty-five twenty-five fifty → (3) Awards may not be used for lobbying or political activities; supporting, opposing, or developing legislative or regulatory initiatives; any activity not designed to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, or fatalities; or reimbursing employers for the normal costs of complying with safety and health rules. (4) Funds for awards shall be distributed as follows: At least 25 percent for projects designed to develop and implement innovative and effective return-to-work programs for injured workers; at least 25 percent for projects that specifically address the needs of small businesses; and at least 50 percent for projects that foster workplace injury and illness prevention by addressing priorities identified by the department in cooperation with the Washington industrial safety and health act advisory committee and the workers' compensation advisory committee. (5) The department is authorized to use the funds allocated for effective return-to-work projects related to return-to-work programs under subsection (4) of this section to provide funding for grants or contracts for the development and evaluation of workplace behavioral health programs including, but not limited to, suicide prevention, mental health training, and developing supportive workplace cultures. The projects must be focused on occupations that have high risk of posttraumatic stress disorder through repetitive exposure to trauma. The department is authorized to determine appropriate organizations eligible for awards under this subsection. (6)

  amended

• RCW 51.36.010

  In twelve fifty twelve → second tier. The department is authorized to certify and decertify second tier providers. (3) The department shall work with self-insurers and the department utilization review provider to implement utilization review for the self-insured community to ensure consistent quality, cost-effective care for all injured workers and employers, and to reduce administrative burden for providers. (4) The department for state fund claims shall pay, in accordance with the department's fee schedule, for any alleged injury for which a worker files a claim, any initial prescription drugs provided in relation to that initial visit, without regard to whether the worker's claim for benefits is allowed. Notwithstanding treatment provided under section 5 of this act, in e su vi insu e issu i ntinu on y. The up ustria insuran signe o in h or her le thori in r imm ogical at ich a or has ulted i ro e w er al in tious up thori io t does t bind d surer of a m by t sa rker' en cupati diseas (5) T ds tha he depa en d la p labora in est is cupat al ation promot be event ev by f sing ad io sourc du 12 week ol e c rs and du novat a n earl ta nsist w orm ef ts rkers o ese i va liver od (b) e ional lt e de me al ce rs alth e extend a 50 worker y . The pa entive th 12

  amended

• RCW 51.36.010

  In twelve fifty twelve → (3) The department shall work with self-insurers and the department utilization review provider to implement utilization review for the self-insured community to ensure consistent quality, cost-effective care for all injured workers and employers, and to reduce administrative burden for providers. (4) The department for state fund claims shall pay, in accordance with the department's fee schedule, for any alleged injury for which a worker files a claim, any initial prescription drugs provided in relation to that initial visit, without regard to whether the worker's claim for benefits is allowed. Notwithstanding treatment provided under section 5 of this act, in The up ustria insuran signe o in h or her le thori in r imm ogical at ich a or has ulted i ro e w er al in tious up thori io t does t bind d surer of a m by t sa rker' en cupati diseas (5) T ds tha he depa en d la p labora in est is cupat al ation promot be event ev by f sing ad io sourc du 12 week ol e c rs and du novat a n earl ta nsist w orm ef ts rkers o ese i va liver od (b) e ional lt e de me al ce rs alth e extend a 50 worker y . The pa entive th 12 risks of harm exceed the benefits that can be reasonably expected based on peer-reviewed opinion. (8) The department may not remove a health care provider from the network for an isolated instance of poor health and recovery outcomes due to treatment by the provider. (9) When the department terminates a provider from the network, the department or self-insurer shall assist an injured worker currently under the provider's care in identifying a new network provider or providers from whom the worker can select an attending or treating provider. In such a case, the department or self-insurer shall notify the injured worker that he or she must choose a new attending or treating provider. (10) The department may adopt rules related to this section. (11) The department shall report to the workers' compensation advisory committee and to the appropriate committees of the legislature on each December 1st, beginning in 2012 and ending in 2016, on the implementation of the provider network and expansion of the centers for occupational health and education. The reports must include a summary of actions taken, progress toward long-term goals, outcomes of key initiatives, access to care issues, results of disputes or controversies related to new provisions, and whether any changes are needed to further improve the occupational health best practices care of injured workers.

  amended

Action History

1. January 23, 2026

   First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

Sponsors

• (Conway) · Primary

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