Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 21-307 - Injured workers' rehabilitation(a) The State Board of Education and the State Workers' Compensation Commission shall administer jointly the program established in this section.(b) The State Workers' Compensation Commission: (1) Shall establish a rehabilitation program;(2) May employ the necessary rehabilitation counselors and clerical staff to review all reports and claims;(3) Shall select from the reports and claims filed with it those for which rehabilitation services appear to be appropriate;(4) After proper investigation, shall refer appropriate cases to the Division of Rehabilitation Services;(5) On request of the Division of Rehabilitation Services, shall make available to the Division a complete medical evaluation, including a prognosis of work potential of any worker whose case it refers to the Division; and(6) Shall pay the salaries of the employees of the workers' compensation rehabilitation program and all necessary expenses incurred: (i) In investigating and reviewing all reports and claims; and(ii) For supplies, furniture, and office space.