Workers' Rehabilitation Program
Applying for Services
Workers’
Rehabilitation Services (WRS) is dedicated to assisting the eligible injured
worker in returning to gainful employment by providing quality Vocational
Rehabilitation services.
WRS
is governed by Chapter 568 of the Connecticut General Statutes, also known as
the Workers’ Compensation Act. Most workers in the State of Connecticut are
protected by Workers’ Compensation insurance. In addition to a provision
covering the loss of earnings and medical care, the Workers’ Compensation Act
provides for Vocational Rehabilitation.
The main goal of Workers' Rehabilitation Services is to help the injured worker
return to work in a position that is now physically appropriate. Prompt and
well-planned vocational rehabilitation may help prevent future injuries.
Application Form
Download the Application Form for Rehabilitation Services, WCR-1
Services that may be Provided
Each person’s program will be individualized, based on their needs.
Services may include:
- Vocational Counseling
- Evaluation
- Aptitude/Interest Testing
- Formal Training/Education
- Job Seeking Skills
- Placement Assistance
Contact Information
Workers' Rehabilitation Services
Capitol Place
21 Oak Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 493-1546
Fax: (860) 247-1361
Workers’ Compensation Commission District office locations
Office of the Chairman
Capitol Place 21 Oak Street Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 493-1500 Fax: (860) 247-1361
Email:
wcc.chairmansoffice@po.state.ct.us
Website: http://wcc.state.ct.us/
Key
Personnel, Contacts/Partners, Resources
Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) consists of eight
District offices throughout the State of Connecticut. Workers’ Rehabilitation
Service Coordinators work within each of the eight WCC District Offices. WRS
program personnel include one Worker’s Rehabilitation Supervisor, four Worker’s
Rehabilitation Counseling Coordinators and one WRS program secretary. The staff serve the entire State of
Connecticut and the borders of the attached states.
Our offices are located in WCC office space as we work very
closely with the Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) and all of the WC
Commissioners and WCC office staff.
We utilize the WCC
claims’ files and computer system. In addition, we work closely with attorneys (respondents’
and claimants attorneys), insurance carriers and adjusters, and documented
employer of record per the WCC system. In working closely within the WCC system,
WRS provides access for WCC clients and if eligible to begin the transition
into the vocational rehabilitation process.
By providing comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services, WRS collaborates with physicians, medical personnel such as
psychologists, clinical therapists, physical therapists, and private
rehabilitation agencies. We maintain relationships with state agencies (DOL, DMHAS,
DSS, etc.), and employers. WRS has contracts with several vendors.
All of the clients we serve have a pending or an accepted
Workers’ Compensation Claim.
Eligibility information can be found on the WCC website at http://wcc.state.ct.us/
on the left side of the home page under the tab for Commission, click on
Rehabilitation.
Statutes and Regulations: Section 31-283 a-1 to Section 31-283 a-6