Fiscal Analysis Projects Psych Bill Will Cost $28,685 in First Year

A bill requiring an examination by a properly accredited physician for all workers who file a psychological stress claim will cost $28,685 in the 2016-2017 fiscal year, according to an analysis prepared by the Colorado Legislative Council. House Bill 1399, by Rep. Jonathan Singer, D-Longmont, would declare that a claim for mental impairment benefits may not be denied based solely on the occupation of the worker. Each injured worker filing such a claim would have to be evaluated by a state-licensed, “Level II” accredited physician, psychiatrist or psychologist under terms of th...