Maryland HB1325 authorizes licensed certified social workers-clinical to evaluate permanent impairments involving behavioral or mental disorders.

Maryland HB1325 amends workers' compensation law to allow licensed certified social workers-clinical to evaluate permanent impairments involving behavioral or mental disorders. These social workers must meet specific evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment requirements. The bill also repeals a subsection that previously limited the minimum years of experience required for such evaluations. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB1325 authorizes licensed certified social workers-clinical to evaluate permanent impairments involving behavioral or mental disorders.

Maryland HB1325 amends workers' compensation law to allow licensed certified social workers-clinical to evaluate permanent impairments involving behavioral or mental disorders. These social workers must meet specific evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment requirements. The bill also repeals a subsection that previously limited the minimum years of experience required for such evaluations. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.