- (1) The permanent impairment rating and date of maximum medical improvement determined by the treating physician, and other information needed to settle a claim shall be documented in writing on a form prescribed by the Administrator and provided, at no cost, to the Employee within thirty (30) calendar days of its receipt by the adjuster.
- (2) Adjusters shall make an offer of settlement in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of information specified above. If settlement is not agreed upon, a Benefit Review Conference or an Alternative Dispute Resolution, whichever is appropriate, may be requested by either party in accordance with the Bureau’s rules.
- (3) All settlements shall be reduced to writing and shall be finalized by order or approval of an appropriate court, as required by the Workers’ Compensation Law. A copy of the court order or Bureau approval and appropriate Statistical Data Form shall be filed timely with the Bureau.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 50-6-206, 50-6-233, 50-6-237, 50-6-240, 50-6-244, and 50-6-419. Administrative History: Original rule filed December 15, 1997; effective February 28, 1998. Amendments filed May 4, 2018; effective August 2, 2018.