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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
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