Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 40 - LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Part I - Workers' Compensation Administration
Subpart 3 - Hearing Rules
Chapter 65 - Special Disputes
Subchapter B - Social Security Offset
Section I-6507 - Offset

A. A request for offsets pursuant to R.S. 23:1225(C) made in connection with a disputed claim shall be made by filing Form LDOL-WC-1008 or by responsive pleading. An order shall be issued recognizing the entitlement to the offset for social security benefits from the date of judicial demand, and setting the amount of the offset after a determination of the character of the disability, the right to the offset, and calculation of the offset. A contradictory hearing properly noticed by the court may be set by the judge for this determination. Notice shall be provided to the claimant or his representative prior to issuance of the order. The order shall be served by certified mail upon all parties and the Social Security Administration. Such offsets may be taken upon receipt of proof of service of the order upon the Social Security Administration by the Office of Workers' Compensation Administration. Such offsets shall not be taken unless the social security offset has been removed.

B. A request for offsets pursuant to R.S. 23:1225(A) made in connection with a claim not in dispute may be made by motion on Form LWC-WC-1005(A) or by letter, filed in the appropriate district office. When properly filed, the motion or letter requesting an offset may be granted ex parte from date of filing. Such offsets shall not be taken unless the social security offset has been removed. No fee shall be charged in connection with a request made under this Subsection.

C. A unilateral reverse offset shall not be recognized by this office after March 20, 1993. A unilateral offset under any other Subsection of R.S. 23:1225 shall not be recognized by this office after January 1, 2000.

D. Information concerning receipt of Social Security benefits and the amounts thereof shall be obtained on Form LDOL-WC-1004, which shall be properly executed by an official designated by the Social Security Administration.

E. An official of the Social Security Administration shall not be subject to subpoena under this rule unless for good cause shown.