Workforce Services, Department of

Workers' Compensation - Medical Commission

Effective Date: 09/25/1996 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 053.0019.11.09251996

CHAPTER XI

SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

Section 1. Expedited Medically Contested Cases.

(a) Upon request of a party or on the commission's own motion, a medically contested case may be expedited if the case is:

1. (i) a matter in which there are no disputed issues of material fact; or
2. (ii) a matter in which the parties agree to an expedited proceeding.

(b) If the matter is scheduled on the commission's own motion, any party shall have ten (10) days from the date of the commission order scheduling a matter as an expedited case to request reconsideration.

(c) An expedited medically contested case shall consist of review of any written argument and evidence. Limited oral argument after submission of all written material shall be permitted upon written request of a party.

(d) The commission retains the authority to convert, at any time, an expedited proceeding to a regular medically contested case when it appears that oral testimony is essential to permit adequate presentation of evidence and disposition of the case.

Section 2. Small Claims Hearings

(a) Small claims hearings shall be conducted under the provisions of W.S. §27-14-602 (b) (i).

(b) For the purpose of considering an objection of a party that a matter be conducted as a small claims hearing, the Chairperson of the Medical Commission shall act as "hearing officer" or appoint a presiding officer to act as "hearing officer".