Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 072 - Retirement System
Sub-Agency 0003 - Retirement Board
Chapter 15 - DISABILITY RETIREMENT
Section 15-3 - Evaluation Procedure

(a) Upon receipt of a completed application, the System shall contact the employer for proof of employment, official job title and position description.

(b) The System or its designee shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of an application filed by a Disability Applicant. Upon conclusion of the assessment, the Disability Administrator shall render an initial System decision regarding the disability. The Disability Administrator may require the applicant to submit further evidence of the disability and may require the applicant to undergo subsequent examinations or tests, medical or otherwise, deemed necessary and relevant to making a determination. The System shall pay the cost of any additional examination or test required pursuant to this subsection.

(c) The Disability Administrator shall notify the Disability Applicant of the decision by certified mail, return receipt requested, and in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act.

(d) The Disability Administrator may require a Member awarded disability benefits to obtain an evaluation from the Wyoming Department of Health, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Upon a recommendation from the Division, the Disability Administrator may require the Member to enter into a program of rehabilitation and provide the Disability Administrator with progress reports at such intervals as specified.