D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 1-2001

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 1-2001 - POLICE OR FIRE CHIEF TO CERTIFY COST OF CARE

2001.1

Within ten (10) days of the District of Columbia Police and Fire Clinic's first treating any policeman or fireman who suffers injury or disease in circumstances in which a third party may be responsible to pay damages, the Chief of Police or the Fire Chief, respectively, shall certify to the Corporation Counsel the estimated cost of reasonable value of care already furnished, or to be be furnished, to the policeman or fireman.

2001.2

In certifying the estimated cost or reasonable value of care, the Chief of Police or the Fire Chief shall include the cost or value of the following types of care already furnished or to be furnished:

(a) Medical services;

(b) Surgical services;

(c) Dental services;

(d) Prostheses and medical appliances;

(e) Funeral expenses; and

(f) Wages paid during any resulting leave of absence.

2001.3

The certification of the Chief of Police or the Fire Chief to the Corporation Counsel shall include the following:

(a) The name and address of any potentially liable third party; and

(b) A description of the third party's involvement.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 1-2001

Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 798, 799 (January 27, 1989)