Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act

This bill makes it easier for injured federal workers to get care by letting nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide services that count for workers’ compensation. It updates the federal workers’ comp law to recognize these providers, as long as they act within their state-allowed duties. The Department of Labor must issue rules to carry this out within 6 months after the law takes effect.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Injured federal employees and the nurse practitioners and physician assistants who treat them.
• What changes: Services from these providers are recognized and covered for workers’ comp, and related parts of the law are updated so their care and documentation count in the process.
• When: The Department of Labor must finalize implementing rules within 6 months of enactment.