Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
1.1. Scope. -- This rule governs the administration of the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Claims Index established pursuant to W. Va. Code § 23-2C-5(c)(8).1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code §§ 23-2C-22; 33-2-10(b); and 33-2-21(a). Pursuant to W. Va. Code §§ 23-2C-5(c)(2) and 33-2-10(b), workers' compensation rules proposed by the Insurance Commissioner and approved by the Industrial Council are not subject to legislative approval as would otherwise be required under W. Va. Code § 29A-3-1 et seq. Public notice requirements of that chapter and article, however, must be followed.1.3. Filing Date. -- July 18, 2008.1.4. Effective Date. -- August 17, 2008.