No. 42563 (5-year Review): Rule R612-300. Workers' Compensation Rules - Medical Care

DAR File No.: 42563
Filed: 02/08/2018 08:40:54 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 34A-1-104 is the Utah Labor Commission�s general rulemaking authority provision. Subsection 34A-2-407(9) outlines the requirements of medical providers to report workplace injuries to the Division of Industrial Accidents and provides for rulemaking. Section 34A-2-111 defines medical providers and health care facilities for the purposes of workers' compensation and allows for rulemaking. Section 34A-2-407.5 provides for certain treatment protocols medical providers use to treat injured workers and allows for rulemaking. Section 34A-2-412 defines the reimbursement rates for various injury types that are deemed to be permanent, but not totally disabling. Section 78B-8-404 allows the Utah Labor Commission, in consultation with the Utah Department of Health, to establish rules defining contagious diseases in consideration of reporting and awarding benefits.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

There have been no written comments received during or since the last five-year review of this rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule outlines the procedures and fees for the treatment of injured workers by medical providers, billing processes including disputes, ratings of injury types, processing of medical records, and the reporting of emergency medical service providers. As such, this rule is critical to the continued operations of the Labor Commission and the administration of the Workers� Compensation Act. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Labor Commission
Industrial Accidents
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Ron Dressler at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6841, by FAX at 801-530-6804, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Christopher Hill at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6113, by FAX at 801-530-6390, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

02/08/2018

Authorized by:

Jaceson Maughan, Commissioner

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