Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0800-02-29-.08

Current through January 8, 2025

Section 0800-02-29-.08 - EXEMPTIONS

(1) The following records are exempted from the open record rule:

(a) First Reports of Injury, pursuant to § 50-3-702(b), unless the Bureau has a properly executed authorization.

(b) Workers' compensation medical records, pursuant to § 50-6-131, shall remain confidential and shall not be considered to be public records.

(c) Information contained in workers' compensation insurance policies, pursuant to § 50-6-421, "shall be deemed confidential and shall not constitute a public record" except for the following information which can be disclosed as a public record:

1. Employer name and business address;

2. Workers' Compensation insurance carrier name and business address; and

3. Workers' Compensation insurance policy number, policy effective date, policy expiration date, policy cancellation date, and policy reinstatement date.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0800-02-29-.08

Original rules filed July 10, 2019; effective 10/8/2019.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 10-7-503, 50-3-702, 50-6-131, and 50-6-421.