Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 85-15-1 - General1.1. Scope. -- This exempt legislative rule establishes the requirements and procedures to be followed by the West Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, Insurance Commissioner, private carriers, self-insured employers, parties to pending claims, health care providers, vocational professionals, and others involved in the delivery or proposed delivery of physical or vocational rehabilitation services to claimants pursuant to W. Va. Code § 23-4-9. Other types of health care services provided or proposed to be provided to injured workers under other provisions of W. Va. Code § 23-4-3, are not within the scope of these rules.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 23-4-9(b) and (e). Pursuant to W. Va. Code § 23-1-1a(j)(3), rules adopted by the Workers' Compensation Board of Managers 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. -- August 31, 2005.1.4. Effective Date. -- October 1, 2005.