Explanation of services; eligibility determination; plan
implementation
Sec. 4. (a) The local office of vocational rehabilitation shall, upon
receipt of the report of injury, immediately provide the injured
employee with a written explanation of:
(1) the rehabilitation services that are available to the injured
employee; and
(2) the method by which the injured employee may make
application for those services.
(b) The office of vocational rehabilitation shall determine the
eligibility of the injured employee for rehabilitation services and,
where appropriate, develop an individualized rehabilitation plan for
the employee.
(c) The office of vocational rehabilitation shall implement the
rehabilitation plan. After completion of the rehabilitation program,
the office of vocational rehabilitation shall provide job placement
services to the rehabilitated employee.
As added by P.L.218-1989, SEC.1.
Last modified: May 27, 2006