Chapter 4.5. Division of Workers' Compensation
Subchapter 1.5. Injuries on or After January 1, 1990
Article 7. Vocational Rehabilitation

§10125. Maximum Vocational Rehabilitation Expenditures for Injuries Occurring On or After 1/1/94.

The maximum expenditure for counseling fees, training, maintenance allowance, and costs associated with and arising out of vocational rehabilitation services shall begin when all of the following events have occurred:

(a) The claims administrator has identified the employee as medically eligible for vocational rehabilitation services and has sent a notice of potential eligibility to the employee;

(b) The employee has received notice in writing that confirms the lack of alternate or modified work with the employer;

(c) The employee has made a request for vocational rehabilitation services.

Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit or discourage the use of additional public or private resources in addition to the maximum expenditure payable by the insurer as a part of a vocational rehabilitation plan.

NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 133, 139.5 and 5307.3, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 139.5, 4636, 4638 and 4642, Labor Code.

HISTORY

1. Renumbering of former section 10125 to section 10127.2 and new section filed 12-31-93; operative 1-1-94. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11351 (Register 93, No. 53).