Lawmakers Send Voc Rehab Bill to Governor

Hawaii lawmakers voted to send a bill to the governor clarifying processes relating to vocational rehabilitation services. HB 1514 would require injured workers who elect to enroll in a vocational rehabilitation program to select a certified provider within 30 days. If the injured worker doesn't select a provider within 30 days, the employer would be required to make a selection. There does not appear to be a deadline for the employer to select a voc rehab provider in the bill. Providers would be required to automatically approve vocational rehabilitation services for injured worker...