Workers' compensation; Court of Existing Claims; terms; emergency.

HB 2375 amends the Oklahoma Administrative Workers' Compensation Act to clarify definitions and update terminology for workers' compensation claims. The bill primarily affects injured employees, their families, insurance carriers, and the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Court of Existing Claims by providing precise meanings for terms such as "actually dependent," "case manager," and "compensable injury." Key provisions include specifying that a case manager must be a registered nurse with specific certifications and defining which injuries qualify for benefits, such as those caused by accidents or occupational diseases, while excluding injuries from intentional acts or recreational activities. Additionally, the legislation outlines who qualifies as a child for benefit purposes and establishes rules for certified workplace medical plans. These changes aim to standardize language and procedures within the state's workers' compensation system.