New York A06785 authorizes licensed clinical social workers to provide services to injured employees under workers' compensation coverage.

New York A06785 amends the workers' compensation law to authorize licensed clinical social workers to provide services to injured employees. The bill establishes that such services must be within the scope of the workers' specialized training and qualifications. It also mandates that the chair of the board shall establish a schedule for fees and charges for these services, considering recommendations from the clinical social work practice committee. The bill outlines procedures for arbitration and dispute resolution regarding the fees for these services.

New York A06785 authorizes licensed clinical social workers to provide services to injured employees under workers' compensation coverage.

New York A06785 amends the workers' compensation law to authorize licensed clinical social workers to provide services to injured employees. The bill establishes that such services must be within the scope of the workers' specialized training and qualifications. It also mandates that the chair of the board shall establish a schedule for fees and charges for these services, considering recommendations from the clinical social work practice committee. The bill outlines procedures for arbitration and dispute resolution regarding the fees for these services.