La. Admin. Code tit. 40 § I-721
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section I-721 - Penalty for RefusalA. Although an occupationally disabled employee is entitled to rehabilitation as a right or benefit, when he/she agrees to a rehabilitation program, dedication to the completion of that program is expected.B. Demonstration of a lack of responsibility by the occupationally disabled employee in following through with the rehabilitation plan or refusal to accept rehabilitation as deemed necessary by the hearing officer shall result in a 50 percent reduction in weekly compensation, including supplemental earnings benefits pursuant to R.S. 23:1221(3), for each documented week of the period of refusal.La. Admin. Code tit. 40, § I-721
Promulgated by the Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Administration, LR 11:778 (August 1985), repromulgated LR 13:308 (May 1987), repromulgated by the Department of Employment and Training, Office of Workers' Compensation Administration, LR 18:149 (February 1992).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 23:1226.