Pennsylvania SB1151 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to require a medical examination for employees receiving total disability compensation for.

Pennsylvania SB1151 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to mandate a medical examination for employees who have received total disability compensation for 104 weeks. The examination must be requested by the insurer within 60 days after the 104-week period ends. The degree of impairment due to the compensable injury will be determined by a physician licensed in Pennsylvania, certified by an American Board of Medical Specialties-approved board or its osteopathic equivalent, and active in clinical practice for at least 20 hours per week.

Pennsylvania SB1151 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to require a medical examination for employees receiving total disability compensation for.

Pennsylvania SB1151 amends the Workers' Compensation Act to mandate a medical examination for employees who have received total disability compensation for 104 weeks. The examination must be requested by the insurer within 60 days after the 104-week period ends. The degree of impairment due to the compensable injury will be determined by a physician licensed in Pennsylvania, certified by an American Board of Medical Specialties-approved board or its osteopathic equivalent, and active in clinical practice for at least 20 hours per week.