Commission Adopts Overhaul of Procedural Rules

An overhaul of Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission procedural rules that took effect March 3 address everything from the proper use of the commission's electronic-filing system to the proper way to submit proposed lump-sum settlements. The commission gave notice on its website this week that it has adopted amendments to 10 sections of Code of Maryland Annotated Regulations 14.09.01, effective March 3.Among other changes, the rule amendments:Allow the commission to serve notice to parties by electronic means.Require that only forms approved by the commission shall be used for clai...