Maryland SB522 updates workers' compensation evaluation requirements for permanent impairments involving mental or behavioral disorders.

Maryland SB522 revises the evaluation process for workers' compensation claims involving permanent impairments with a mental or behavioral disorder. It mandates that a licensed certified social worker-clinical perform and report evaluations for these impairments, meeting specific requirements for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of biopsychosocial conditions, mental and emotional conditions, and behavioral health disorders. The bill also requires these social workers to be registered rehabilitation counselors or vocational evaluators and to be authorized providers.

Maryland SB522 updates workers' compensation evaluation requirements for permanent impairments involving mental or behavioral disorders.

Maryland SB522 revises the evaluation process for workers' compensation claims involving permanent impairments with a mental or behavioral disorder. It mandates that a licensed certified social worker-clinical perform and report evaluations for these impairments, meeting specific requirements for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of biopsychosocial conditions, mental and emotional conditions, and behavioral health disorders. The bill also requires these social workers to be registered rehabilitation counselors or vocational evaluators and to be authorized providers.