Expands workers' compensation for injured federal workers to include services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
The bill amends the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to include services provided by physician assistants and nurse practitioners under workers' compensation for injured federal workers. It defines "other eligible provider" as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant within the scope of their practice as defined by state law. The Secretary of Labor must finalize rules within six months of the enactment to implement these changes. This expansion aims to improve access to necessary medical services for injured federal workers.
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