Sec. 31-283a-1

Definitions.

Workers' Compensation Administrative Regulation regarding
Structure and Operation of Workers’ Rehabilitation Programs


 

Sec. 31-283a-1. Definitions.

As used in sections 31-283a-1 through 31-283a-6, inclusive:

(1) Chairman means the Chairman of the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission, selected by the Governor pursuant to Section 31-276, whose powers are enumerated in Sec. 31-280(b); or his designee.

(2) Commissioner means one of the sixteen (16) Workers’ Compensation Commissioners as defined in Section 31-275(3).

(3) “Rehabilitation Programs” means the following vocational rehabilitation services provided by the Workers’ Compensation Commission, with available supporting benefits, to employees who have suffered disabling injuries within the provisions of the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Act:

(A) Outreach

(B) Testing and evaluation

(C) Counseling

(D) Training

(E) Job placement

(F) Post-placement follow-up

Effective October 18, 1995