Vocational Rehabilitation

What has changed?

•      Added new definitions

•      Moved all vocational rehabilitation regulations into one comprehensive regulation COMAR 14.09.05

•      Providers (Vocational Rehabilitation Companies) must enroll with Commission

•      New procedures for referral by agreement or by order

•      New procedures for referral if parties disagree that vocational rehabilitation is appropriate

•      New practitioner selection method

•      Clarification of what a vocational assessment may include

•      Clarification of what is to be reported, to whom and when

•      Identification of specific components of a vocational rehabilitation plan

•      New process for agreeing/disagreeing with voc rehab plan

•      New dispute procedures for vocational rehabilitation issues

•      Consistent language (provider, practitioner, disabled covered employee)

OVERVIEW – 14.09.05

.01    Definitions

.02 --.03 (unchanged)

.04    General Rules for Vocational Rehabilitation Service Practitioners

.05    Standards of Practice for Rehabilitation Counselors and Vocational Evaluators

.06    Complaints against Practitioners

.07    Procedures for Hearings on Complaints

.08    Application Procedures for Enrollment of Providers

.09    Selection of Practitioner

.10    Assessment and Reporting

.11    Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Plans

.12    Disputes, Noncompliance and Termination

Overview of New VR Forms