Commission Issues New Reconsideration Resolution
The
Industrial Commission has issued a new resolution setting forth
reconsideration guidelines. Resolution R08-1-01 replaces
Resolution R05-1-02 and eliminates
the provision of Resolution R05-1-02 which provided that a party
wishing to oppose a request for reconsideration must file a reply
within 14 days of the receipt of the request for reconsideration. Click here to see Resolution R01-1-01 on the Commission's web site.
BWC Board Approves New Fee Schedule For Medical Providers
The BWC Board of Directors
has approved a new fee schedule for medical providers. The fee schedule
sets forth the rates of reimbursement for medical providers. The
new fee schedule will raise the rate of reimbursement for about 85% of
services and products provided by medical providers.
BWC Hires New Medical Director
The BWC has hired Dr. Robert
Balchick to be the BWC's medical director. The medical director
will direct the development of the BWC's medical policy and will
oversee the medical components of workers' compensation claims.
Hearing Cancellation Requests Can be Filed on ICON
The Industrial Commission has added the ability to request cancellation of a hearing on ICON (the Industrial Commission Online Network). Online requests to cancel a hearing must be made two days before the hearing date. When you request cancellation of a hearing, fax any documentation in support of the request, along with a cover letter indicating what it is, to the Regional Hearing Administrator in the region in which is hearing the claim.
Requests to cancel a hearing less than two days before the hearing date can be made by submitting a written request to the Hearing Administrator’s Office in the region which is hearing the claim.
Governor Signs Bill Coordinating Ohio Workers’ Compensation Coverage with Other States
Governor Strickland signed
Am. Sub. S.B. 334, a bill primarily concerned with coordinating
workers' compensation coverage between Ohio and other states.
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