Massachusetts H2122 provides worker compensation protection for emergency response and medical personnel diagnosed with COVID-19.

Massachusetts H2122 amends Chapter 152 of the General Laws to offer worker compensation protection for emergency response and medical personnel diagnosed with COVID-19. This protection applies to health-care employees and non-medical employees at various healthcare facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, and correctional facilities. The bill establishes that a COVID-19 diagnosis is prima facie evidence of infection occurring during regular duties, ensuring claims are covered under the chapter's provisions.

Massachusetts H2122 provides worker compensation protection for emergency response and medical personnel diagnosed with COVID-19.

Massachusetts H2122 amends Chapter 152 of the General Laws to offer worker compensation protection for emergency response and medical personnel diagnosed with COVID-19. This protection applies to health-care employees and non-medical employees at various healthcare facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, and correctional facilities. The bill establishes that a COVID-19 diagnosis is prima facie evidence of infection occurring during regular duties, ensuring claims are covered under the chapter's provisions.