POLICY NUMBER: 2. 1. 6

Effective Date: February 1, 1996
Date Issued: December 1, 1995
Date Approved by Board of Directors: October 4, 1995
Topic: Attendant Allowance
Section: Health Care
Subsection: Workers' Expenses

Policy Statement

1. This allowance is usually paid where a worker suffers 100% Permanent Medical Impairment, but in some instances may be payable in other cases where a worker is, either temporarily or permanently, unable to perform necessary personal care as a result of a work injury.

Guidelines

1. The allowance is approved and paid after direct consultation with the Medical Department. In certain claims, special medical reports may be required.

2. In general, the allowance is based upon the severity of the compensable medical impairment of the worker. Basically, the allowance is to assist claimants regarding mobility, self-care and any "in house" treatment that is required for the compensable condition.

3. The allowance may be paid directly to the injured worker, to the worker's spouse or to another attendant.

Application

This Policy applies to all decisions made on or after February 1, 1996.

References

Workers' Compensation Act (Chapter 10, Acts of 1994 - 95), Section 103.