Provision of services for employee who resides outside State; limited lump-sum payment in lieu of services.
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, vocational rehabilitation services must not be provided outside of this state. An injured employee who:
(a) Lives within 50 miles from any border of this state on the date of injury; or
(b) Was injured while temporarily employed in this state by an employer subject to the provisions of chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS who can demonstrate that, on the date of injury, his permanent residence was outside of this state,
Ê may receive vocational rehabilitation services at a location within 50 miles from his residence if such services are available at such location.
2. An injured employee, who:
(a) Is eligible for vocational rehabilitation services pursuant to NRS 616C.590; and
(b) Resides outside of this state but does not qualify to receive vocational rehabilitation services outside of this state pursuant to subsection 1,
Ê may execute a written agreement with the insurer which provides for the payment of compensation in a lump sum in lieu of the provision of vocational rehabilitation services pursuant to NRS 616C.595. The amount of the lump sum must not exceed $20,000.
3. An injured employee who resides outside of this state but does not qualify to receive vocational rehabilitation services outside of this state pursuant to subsection 1 may receive the vocational rehabilitation services to which he is entitled pursuant to NRS 616C.545 to 616C.575, inclusive, and 616C.590 if he relocates to:
(a) This state; or
(b) A location within 50 miles from any border of this state,
Ê at his own expense, if such services are available at such location.
Last modified: February 25, 2006