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

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§10127.3. Qualified Rehabilitation Representative (QRR)


(a) The provision of vocational rehabilitation services shall be provided by individuals who meet the definition of a QRR as defined in Labor Code Section 4635(b), except where a QRR Waiver has been granted.

(b) When an employee is determined to be medically eligible and chooses to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program he/she is to be referred immediately to a QRR selected in agreement between the employee and claims administrator, pursuant to Labor Code Section 4637.

(c) If the agreement on a QRR cannot be reached within 15 days either party may request the Unit appoint an Independent Vocational Evaluator (IVE).

(d) The referral to the QRR shall include all pertinent and narrative medical and vocational reports to assist the QRR in the evaluation process.

NOTE

Authority cited: Sections 133, 138.4, 139.5 and 5307.3, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 4635, 4637 and 4640, Labor Code.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 1-29-2003; operative 1-29-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 5).

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