Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 151 - Labor and Industry Department
Chapter 5220 - REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATIO
REHABILITATION; QUALIFIED REHABILITATION CONSULTANT OR REGISTERED REHABILITATION VENDOR REQUIREMENTS; RULES OF PRACTIC
Part 5220.0110 - REHABILITATION REQUEST; DISABILITY STATUS REPORT
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
Subpart 1. [Repealed, 17 SR 3361]
Subp. 2. [Repealed, 17 SR 3361]
Subp. 3. [Repealed, 17 SR 3361]
Subp. 4. [Repealed, 17 SR 3361]
Subp. 5. Rehabilitation consultation request.
The rehabilitation consultation may be requested by the employee, employer, or commissioner. A disability status report is used by the insurer to report rehabilitation consultation referral status.
Subp. 6. Employee request for consultation.
The employee may request a rehabilitation consultation by giving written notice to the insurer requesting a rehabilitation consultation. Notification of the request shall be filed with the commissioner.
Subp. 7. Disability status report.
The insurer shall file a disability status report to notify the commissioner of a referral for a rehabilitation consultation or to request a waiver of rehabilitation services.
When a waiver of rehabilitation services has been granted under part 5220.0120, the insurer shall complete, serve, and file another disability status report within 14 calendar days of the expiration of the waiver. A disability status report is also required following each request for rehabilitation consultation.
Subp. 8. Commissioner's authority.
If a disability status report is not filed according to this part, the commissioner may order a rehabilitation consultation by a qualified rehabilitation consultant at the insurer's expense, according to Minnesota Statutes, section 176.102, subdivision 4, paragraphs (b) and (f).
Statutory Authority: MS s 176.102; 176.83