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

§10129.1. Interruption/Deferral of Services For Injuries Occurring On Or After 1/1/94.

(a) An employee may defer rehabilitation services subsequent to being advised of medical eligibility for services, but prior to accepting services, only if the employer has not offered to provide alternative or modified work not exceeding the medical restrictions.

(b) An employee may interrupt rehabilitation services subsequent to accepting services. The interruption shall be for an agreed upon period of time. If the employee had previously agreed to a plan at the time of interruption, the claims administrator shall provide the notice specified in Section 9813(a)(4).

(c) If a dispute arises concerning an employee's request to defer or interrupt rehabilitation services, the employee may be granted a deferral or interruption upon a finding of good cause by the Rehabilitation Unit.

NOTE

Authority cited: Sections 133, 139.5 and 5307.3, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 139.5 and 4644, Labor Code.

HISTORY

1. 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).

2. New subsection (c) filed 2-25-99; operative 2-25-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.3(d) (Register 99, No. 9). (Register 93, No. 53).