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.

SB 1151 amends Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Act to require workers receiving total disability compensation for 104 weeks (approximately 2 years) to undergo a medical exam. The insurer must request this exam within 60 days after the 104-week period ends, to assess any permanent impairment from the work injury. The exam must be conducted by a licensed Pennsylvania physician certified by an American Board of Medical Specialties-approved board (and active in clinical practice), using the American Medical Association's impairment guidelines. This change directly affects workers who have exhausted the initial disability compensation period and insurers who must initiate the evaluation process.