Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0800-02-23-.02

Current through October 22, 2024

Section 0800-02-23-.02 - APPOINTING OF MEMBERS AND COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEE

(1) The administrator will make appointments to the committee of persons meeting the requirements of Tennessee Workers' Compensation law and will establish a maximum number of committee members.

(2) In addition to representatives of employees, employers and the insurance industry, the membership of the committee may include professionals who practice in the following specialties:

(a) Orthopedics;

(b) Physical medicine;

(c) Neurosurgery;

(d) Psychiatry;

(e) Occupational Medicine;

(f) General Surgery;

(g) Chiropractic; and

(h) Pharmacy.

(3) The commissioner of the department of health, or the commissioner's designee, shall be a member of the committee.

(4) The medical director and any assistant medical director(s) shall also serve as ex-officio, non-voting member(s) of the committee.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0800-02-23-.02

Original rule filed July 2, 2014; effective 9/30/2014.

Authority: Public Chapter 289 (2013); Sections 24, 106.