Extends the time limit for workers' compensation claims in Iowa if the employee couldn't get an accurate diagnosis.
This bill modifies the time limit for filing workers' compensation claims in Iowa. If an employee couldn't obtain an accurate diagnosis of their injury due to actions or inactions by the health service provider, the two-year time limit for filing a claim is extended until the employee can get such a diagnosis. This extension applies only if the delay was due to the provider and the employee made a diligent effort to get a diagnosis.
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