Nev. Admin. Code § 616C.556

Current through December 12, 2024
Section 616C.556 - Vocational rehabilitation counselor: Notification of assignment of case; written assessment
1. A vocational rehabilitation counselor shall, within 10 days after receiving a written assignment of a case from an insurer or third-party administrator, notify:
(a) The injured employee of the assignment; and
(b) The injured employee's treating physician or chiropractor, unless the pertinent medical information has already been provided to the vocational rehabilitation counselor.
2. A written assessment developed pursuant to NRS 616C.550 must include a document that contains a description of:
(a) The nature and scope of the vocational rehabilitation benefits that the injured employee is eligible to receive;
(b) The priorities for returning the injured employee to work;
(c) Any temporary or permanent physical limitations of the injured employee; and
(d) The process for obtaining vocational rehabilitation services.

Nev. Admin. Code § 616C.556

Added to NAC by Div. of Industrial Relations, eff. 1-20-94; A by R006-97, 12-9-97

NRS 616A.400, 616C.550