postscript2
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Monday October 13, 2008 2:48 PM
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Wouldn't it just be logical that the cases be referred to the RRTW Unit (Retraining and Return to Work Unit), whom now governs the SJDB issues???
I just visited the dir site and voc rehab r&r's are still addressed on "this" site.
LC139.5 does state that it is repealed as of 01-01-09, "unless a later enacted statute, this enacted before Januarly 1, 2009, deletes or extends that date."
I can't see how an plan would just fall dead on it's face once signed by the parties prior to this date. In fact a rehab plan doesn't need unit approval if the applicant is represented by counsel.
It's yet another hole in the w/c universe that didn't provide for situations that extend beyond this date, esp. those whom were injured prior to 01-01-04, are not p&s and per the other statutes, ARE still entitled to the benefits per the SOL standards to request said benefits. I don't see where any of the other statutes and CCR's are repealed! In fact, I view this LC as a dissolution of the "V.R. Unit," not the entitlement to benefits, dispute resolution, etc.
The question is WHOM will take over the responsibility. Another poster stated that some "C/A's" are going to immediately terminate all V.R. benefits as of 01-01-09. WOW-do I see 5814 written all over this!!!
LCS
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