- Betsy Hartman Joins the Commission as the Director of Information Technology
The SC Workers' Compensation Commission welcomes Betsy Hartman as the Director of Information Technology. Read more... |
- Notice of Public Hearing The SC Workers' Compensation Commission will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. in Hearing Room A at the Commission to receive comments on the proposed new Regulation on Mediation, R 4286. Read more...
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- Commission Welcomes New Commissioner Melody James
On April 25, 2012 the South Carolina Senate confirmed the Initial Appointment of Melody James to fill the expired term of Commissioner Bryan Lyndon. Read more... |
- Notice of Public Hearing The SC Workers' Compensation Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, May 21, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. in Hearing Room A at the Commission to receive comments on the proposed changes to Regulation 67-706 Oral Argument. Read more...
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- SC Workers' Compensation Educational Association One Day Seminar
June 15, 2012 at Embassy Suites, Columbia, S.C. Click here for information and to register. |
- Medical Services Division Announces Online Medical Bill Dispute Filing and Resolution Process
The SC Workers' Compensation Medical Services Division is pleased to announce the release of a new online Medical Bill Dispute form to assist users in the filing and resolution of workers' compensation medical billing issues. Read more... |
- April 16, 2012 Business Meeting Report
To read a summary of the Commission Business Meeting of April 16, 2012, click here. |
- Payment Allowances for Medicare Part B Drugs - April 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Click here to view the payment allowances for Medicare Part B Drugs effective April 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. |
- Commission Approves Proposed Mediation Regulation
At a Special Business Meeting on Monday, April 9, 2012, the Commission approved the language for the Proposed Mediation Regulation. Read more... |
- Commission Updates
To receive updates/notices and be informed of activities at the SC Workers' Compensation Commission, email kballentine@wcc.sc.gov to be added to the Commission's distribution list. |
- Claims EDI Release 3 Upgrade
South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission is upgrading EDI Claims Reporting to meet the Release 3 Standards. This will allow the Commission to obtain more specific claim data to improve the claims adjudication process and maintain industry standards in data reporting. Click here for more information. |
- Proposed Changes to R 67-1302 (R 4188) Maximum Allowable Payments to Medical Practitioners
At the March 19, 2012 Commission Business Meeting, the Commission voted to formally withdraw the Regulation R 4188 from consideration by the General Assemly. The proposed change deletes the language in R 67-1302 referencing the medical fee schedule based upon relative values and a single conversion factor. |
- Advisory Guidelines for Use of Translators/Interpreters
At the March 19, 2012 Commission Business Meeting, the Commission reviewed advisory guidelines for the Commissioners to use when a translator or interpreter is used during a hearing or proceeding before the Commission. Click here to review the guidelines. |
- Proposed Change to Regulation 67-706 - Oral Argument
At the regular business meeting on February 21, 2012 the Commission approved the language to Proposed Regulation 67-706 Oral Argument. A Public Hearing is scheduled for May 21, 2012, 10:30 a.m. in Hearing Room A at SC Workers' Compensation Commission. To be considered, comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2012. The amendment requires parties to arrive at the Appellate Panel Hearing 30 minutes prior to the schedule time for the hearing to begin. |
- Clarification of Requirements for Filing a Form 14B (Physician's Statement)
In response to an inquiry from the medical services providers, the Commission has clarified the requirements for filing a Form 14B. To view the clarification click here. |