Laws, Rules and Regulations

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RI General Laws | Rules and Regulations

NUMBER	LAW		NUMBER	LAW
Title 28	Labor and Labor Relations, includes workers' compensation statutes		§ 42-16.1-13	Investigative powers of the fraud prevention unit
§ 28-29-17.1	Independent Contractor		§ 42-16.1-14	Disclosure of information to the fraud prevention unit
§ 42-16.1	Department of Labor and Training		§ 42-16.1-15	Fraud prevention unit - Evidence confidentiality
§ 42-16.1-12	Workers' Compensation Fraud Prevention Unit: appointment, Duties, Qualifications, Annual Report		§ 42-16.1-16	Immunity
			§ 42-16.1-17	Severability

Rules and Regulations
	Regulations (pdf):	Description:
	COLA Reimbursement	Rules regarding reimbursement of Cost of Living Adjustment for injuries before 9/1/1990.
	Coordination of Benefits	Rules for determining the offset for retirement benefits in coordination with workers' compensation benefits.
	Independent Contractor	Rules regarding designation as Independent Contractor.
	Lack of Insurance	Rules for hearings for failure to secure workers' compensation insurance coverage.
	Leasing Companies	Rules to ensure workers' compensation insurance coverage for leased employees.
	Medical Fee Schedule	Rules on the medical fee schedule and hospital rates. Click here for Medical Fee Schedule information.
	Palliative Care	Rules regarding palliative care including requesting additional care and dispute resolution.
	Qualified Rehabilitation Counselor	Rules on certification of qualified rehabilitation counselors
	WCAF Reimbursement	Rules regarding reimbursement from the Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund.


	RI Department of Labor and Training Workers' Compensation Center General Complex 1511 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920	Phone: (401) 462-8100 Fax (401) 462-8105 TTY via RI Relay: 711 1/27/14 MDF
	DLT is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request