Compensable cases shall be determined and terminated by only five procedures under the act:

1. (a) By filing a final receipt and release of liability pursuant to K.S.A. 44-527 and amendments thereto;
2. (b) by hearing and written award;
3. (c) by joint petition and stipulation subject to K.A.R. 51-3-16;
4. (d) by settlement hearing before an administrative law judge; or
5. (e) by voluntary dismissal by the parties.

(Authorized by K.S.A. 44-573; implementing K.S.A. 44-521, 44-523, 44-534; effective Jan. 1, 1966; amended Jan. 1, 1969; amended Jan. 1, 1973; amended, E-74-31, July 1, 1974; amended May 1, 1975; amended Feb. 15, 1977; amended May 1, 1978; amended May 1, 1983; amended May 22, 1998; amended June 21, 2002.)