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| Post by Rebecca Halberg |
The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission (SCWCC) has issued an advisory to clarify requirements for filing a Form 14B Physician’s Statement.
Here are the basics:
In addition, for claims that have injuries occurring post July 1, 2007, the Commission Advisory indicates a Form 14B is required in the following instances:
- Use at an Informal Conference;
- For settlement on a Form 16A.
In claims with injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2007, the Commission Advisory indicates a Form 14B or a narrative report from the treating physician may be in the following instances:
- For consideration of Final Agreement & Release when Claimant is not represented by Counsel;
- For use by defense to file a Form 21 Employer’s Request for Hearing, once a Claimant reaches maximum medical improvement.
This is the second time in less than a year the Commission has released an advisory concerning the Form 14B. Click here to read our first post on the May 2011 advisory.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have additional questions.
