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The Farmers Almanac of Workers’ Comp

The Farmers Almanac of Workers’ Comp. GREGORY S. LINE DIRECTOR OF CLAIMS SC WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION. COMMUNICATION. Call or write the Commission Email us: gline@wcc.sc.gov Claims Department (737-5723) Vivian Brown Juliet Bush Cheryl Bennett. Judicial Department (737-5739)

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The Farmers Almanac of Workers’ Comp

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  1. The Farmers Almanac of Workers’ Comp GREGORY S. LINE DIRECTOR OF CLAIMS SC WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION

  2. COMMUNICATION • Call or write the Commission • Email us: gline@wcc.sc.gov • Claims Department (737-5723) • Vivian Brown • Juliet Bush • Cheryl Bennett

  3. Judicial Department (737-5739) • Data Department (737-5722) • Coverage and Compliance Department (737-5708) • If you want to cancel a hearing or informal conference contact the Commissioner/Deputy Commissioner

  4. HOW TO AVOID FINES • File forms timely and correctly • Send two copies of any form • If you don’t get a stamped form back, call Claims Department • Respond to any letter or request • File a Form 18 to request an extension • If TPA, make sure carrier knows to send info to you

  5. Filing Form 19 • When filing Form 19 • If temporary comp paid, did you file all Form 15’s and/or Form 17’s • Attach copy of final medical report showing no disability, if applicable • Make sure all signatures are on Form 19 • If you show you paid permanent disability ensure that we have either an order from a Commissioner, a Form 16 or a clincher

  6. Informal Conference • Requesting an Informal Conference • File Form 18 • Send final medical report • Send Form 14B (7/1/07) • Ensure Form 15 and Form 17 has been received by the Commission, if applicable • Send Form 20, if no, Form 15 or Form 20 previously filed • Have the adjuster bring the original and three copies of the Form 16 or Form 16A

  7. Clinchers • Send all clinchers to Attn: Mary Bost • Send original and two copies, with self addressed stamped envelope • Ensure all signatures are on clincher • Send check for $25.00 • Injuries prior to 7/1/07 clinchers will be sent to the Jurisdictional Commissioner for approval • Injuries on or after 7/1/07 clinchers will be stamped “RECEIVED”

  8. Clincher Conference • If the claimant is not represented by an attorney send a request for a clincher conference to the Judicial Department • Send copy of the proposed clincher agreement • Send Form 14B • Send check for $25.00

  9. Form 16/16A • Send all Form 16’s/16A’s to Attn: Cheryl Bennett • File original and two copies, with self addressed stamped envelope • Send $25.00 filing fee • Ensure all signatures are on the form • Injuries before 7/1/07 will be sent to the Jurisdictional Commissioner for approval • Injuries on or after 7/1/07 will be stamped “RECEIVED”

  10. Fee Petitions • Send new Form 61 signed by the claimant and attorney, along with a self addressed stamped envelope • Send the new Order • Cost sheet should be attached • The approved Order will be signed by a Commissioner, if he/she approves

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