This bill amends Section 72-433 of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the medical examinations of injured employees under worker's compensation. It stipulates that employees must submit to medical examinations if requested by their employer or ordered by the commission, and they are entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and loss of wages during these examinations. The reimbursement for travel will follow specific guidelines, including a mileage rate set by the state board of examiners, with certain limitations on distances for which reimbursement is applicable.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the presence of a physician designated by the employee during examinations and allows for audio recordings of these examinations, with video recordings permitted only with mutual consent. Importantly, the new language specifies that these provisions do not apply to psychological, neuropsychological, or psychiatric examinations. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective from July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 72-433