Long-Term Disability Amendments

Updated the definition of 'objective medical impairment' to clarify that it must be diagnosed by a physician using objective medical tests rather than subjective complaints.

Added a new section establishing a basic long-term disability benefit for volunteer emergency medical service personnel.

Clarified that eligible employees can receive disability benefits for mental objective medical impairments during the pilot period (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026), with continued eligibility for physical impairments after the pilot period.

Modified application and determination procedures to ensure only objective medical impairment is considered when evaluating disability claims.

Established a pilot period ending June 30, 2026, during which mental health disabilities are covered, with a requirement to report on costs and benefits by November 1, 2025.

Made technical corrections to section numbering and formatting throughout the bill.