An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for schedule of compensation and for physical examination or expert interview.

HB 2204 modifies Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Act to require injured workers who have received total disability payments for 104 weeks to undergo a medical examination. This exam, requested by the insurer within 60 days after the 104-week period ends, must be conducted by a Pennsylvania-licensed physician certified by an American Board of Medical Specialties-approved board (and actively practicing at least 20 hours weekly). The examination determines the degree of lasting disability using the American Medical Association's impairment guidelines, affecting workers transitioning from temporary to permanent disability benefits and insurers seeking to assess long-term compensation needs.