Washington HB1070 establishes a presumption that posttraumatic stress disorder is an occupational disease for correctional facility workers.

Washington HB1070 amends the state's industrial insurance coverage to establish a presumption that posttraumatic stress disorder is an occupational disease for correctional facility workers employed on a fully compensated basis for at least 90 consecutive days. This presumption applies even after termination of employment, but may be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence. The bill also specifies that the costs of appealing such determinations, including attorneys' fees and witness fees, must be paid by the opposing party if the final decision allows the claim for benefits.

Washington HB1070 establishes a presumption that posttraumatic stress disorder is an occupational disease for correctional facility workers.

Washington HB1070 amends the state's industrial insurance coverage to establish a presumption that posttraumatic stress disorder is an occupational disease for correctional facility workers employed on a fully compensated basis for at least 90 consecutive days. This presumption applies even after termination of employment, but may be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence. The bill also specifies that the costs of appealing such determinations, including attorneys' fees and witness fees, must be paid by the opposing party if the final decision allows the claim for benefits.