Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to expand access to healthcare for energy workers by allowing nurse practitioners and physician assistants to prescribe necessary medical services, appliances, and supplies under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. Specifically, it modifies the existing law to grant these healthcare professionals the authority to order these items for individuals receiving benefits for illnesses related to their work. The bill seeks to streamline the process of obtaining needed medical care for this specific group of workers.
Key provisions
- Allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to prescribe medical services.
- Expands the authority under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.
- Re-numbers existing subsections to accommodate the new provision.
- Specifies that the order must be within the scope of practice and consistent with regulations.
- The President can establish necessary regulations for these orders.
Who is affected
- Energy workers
- Nurse practitioners
- Physician assistants
- Individuals receiving medical benefits under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act
Notable changes
- Creates a new authority for nurse practitioners and physician assistants to order medical supplies and services.
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