Washington HB2218 establishes a network of health care providers for injured workers and expands centers for occupational health and education.

Washington HB2218 aims to improve access to medical care for injured workers by establishing a network of health care providers. The bill mandates the Department of Labor and Industries to set minimum standards for providers treating workers from both state fund and self-insured employers. It also requires the department to establish a health care provider network and accept providers meeting those standards. The bill expands centers for occupational health and education, aiming to extend access to at least 50% of injured workers by December 2013 and to all injured workers by December 2015.

Washington HB2218 establishes a network of health care providers for injured workers and expands centers for occupational health and education.

Washington HB2218 aims to improve access to medical care for injured workers by establishing a network of health care providers. The bill mandates the Department of Labor and Industries to set minimum standards for providers treating workers from both state fund and self-insured employers. It also requires the department to establish a health care provider network and accept providers meeting those standards. The bill expands centers for occupational health and education, aiming to extend access to at least 50% of injured workers by December 2013 and to all injured workers by December 2015.