WC Laws 2nd Edition, Sample Table 14

Workers' Compensation Laws, 2nd Edition

Table 14 Rehabilitation Benefits Allowed Under Workers' Compensation Systems as of July 1, 2008

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Statutory cites for rehabilitation provisions within workers' compensation statutes, if the agency has staff and their responsibilities, benefits provided, who can make referrals, if there is a maximum amount of benefits allowed for rehabilitation services, if there is a penalty to the worker if they do not cooperate, and who pays for the services.
Jurisdiction	Statutory Cite For Rehabilitation Benefits	This Section Covers:		Agency Has Staff Assigned To Rehabilitation Responsibilities	Agency Staff Responsibilities	Benefits Provided During Vocational Rehabilitation	Referrals Can Be Initiated By	Maximum Vocational Rehab. Benefits	Penalty For Employee's Failure To Cooperate	Funding For Services
		Vocational Rehab.	Physical Rehab.
Sample State 1	None	Not applicable	Not applicable	No	Not applicable	Continue TTD or PPD benefits	Referral by employer or order of commissioner	None	Possible suspension of benefits	Employer/Insurer
Sample State 2	SDCL 62-4-5.1	Yes	No	No	Not applicable	A separate retraining benefit	Request from the employee or order by a judge, commissioner, magistrate, etc.	None	None	Whatever party has contracted for the provider's services