Insurers

Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act ensures that citizens of the Commonwealth and certain media members have ready access to public records that reside in the custody of public bodies, public officials and public employees and that they will be freely admitted to the meetings in which public bodies conduct the business of the people. The Act is also intended to promote a greater awareness by all persons of governmental activities, and to offer citizens every opportunity to witness the operations of government. (Code of Virginia, §2.2-3700.)

Information employers based outside of Virginia need to know as it relates to Virginia coverage requirements and work performed in Virginia

Regulation of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission pertaining to Designated Representatives

Assists each insurance carrier licensed to write workers’ compensation coverage in the Commonwealth of Virginia, each employer certified as a self-insurer by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission, and each group association licensed as a self-insurer by the state corporation commission to understand the requirements of designating and maintain representative in Virginia.

Filing guidelines prepared by the Virginia State Corporation Commission to assist insurers in preparing and submitting filings.

This is the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission chronological compensation benefits chart.

Rules that provide mandatory procedures for the filing of claims and applications and the resolution of disputes both informally and through hearings.

Scope: This policy applies to all Commission departments except the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund (CICF) and CICF files.

All Commission facsimile (fax) equipment and services are available to receive documents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Any document submitted by fax shall be deemed filed with the Commission as of the date and time it is received by the Commission’s fax equipment or service agent to which it has been sent.

Vocational Rehabilitation Guidelines- Español

Guidelines issued by the Commission to provide understanding between the parties about the vocational rehabilitation process, to facilitate appropriate vocational rehabilitation benefits and services, and eliminate needless conflict and litigation over such benefits and services.

The Commission has implemented guidelines to its employees to help ensure that information for determining eligibility for employment is not provided without the written consent of the employee. The procedures outlined in the Telephone Disclosure Guidelines are used by the Commission personnel in determining what information will be disclosed upon telephone inquiry. To view the complete Telephone Disclosure Guidelines, please see the link above.