1. (a) This section applies to individuals who, before June 23, 2007, have not conducted earning power assessment interviews under section 306(b) of the act (77 P. S. § 512). These individuals meet the minimum qualifications established under section 306(b) if they possess both:

   1. (1) Certification by one of the following Nationally recognized professional organizations:

      1. (i) The American Board of Vocational Experts.
      2. (ii) The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.
      3. (iii) The Commission on Disability Management Specialists Certification.
      4. (iv) Other Nationally recognized professional organizations, published by the Department in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
   2. (2) A bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related counseling field.
2. (b) Individuals meeting the minimum qualifications under subsection (a) are approved to conduct earning power assessment interviews under section 449 of the act (77 P. S. § 1000.5).

Source

The provisions of this § 123.202a adopted June 22, 2007, effective June 23, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 2804.

Cross References

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 123.203 (relating to role of workers’ compensation judges).