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Archived Information

Why We Archive information

State (and Federal) Law requires the NC Industrial Commission to Archive certain information. This may be claim information, medical information, mail correspondence, information related to daily operations and even E-mail related to State business.

What Archived Information can I see?

Citizens are allowed to view any archived information that is considered Public Domain or Public Access. There are strict laws governing the dissemination of Privately Identifiable Information (PII) to the public. This is any information that may be used to identify an individual, such as Social Security Numbers, bank accounts, medical information, etc. Collection of this type of information by unauthorized parties may allow someone to steal the identity of another individual. The NC Industrial Commission has strict safeguards in place and is committed to keeping any kind of PII from being accessed by unauthorized personnel.

Currently, we are limited to the types of information we can provide on-line. The Information Technolgy Section is engaged in providing a portal in the future that will allow citizens to log onto our web site and retrieve personal information related to their case or other business with the Industrial Commission by way of a secure user ID and Password.

Until the Portal is avialable to the public, any archived information not currently accessible on this web site that is legally available may be obtained by contacting us either by phone or email or visiting us at our offices in Downtown Raleigh.

What we do NOT Archive

There are some items that NC Industrial Commission does not archive. This includes things like junk mail received by postal delivery, E-mail such as spam or other items unrelated to State business. Other items are kept for a specific amount of time, as outlined by the NC Office of Archives and History, then they are destroyed or deleted.

Available Archives

There are Databases available to the public for searching case information and historical data concerning Motions, Orders & Awards and other data such as Insurance Carrier info. This page also contains Archived items from this Web Site.

Archives By Category Or Section

Below you will find information grouped by section or category. There are also links on other pages within this site that link back to these groups of archived data. You may also find archived information using the Search box in the right-hand column or any search box located throughout this web site.

News Archives

News Items

Statewide Safety Conference

The 80th Annual N.C. Statewide Safety Conference, sponsored by the NC Safety Conference, Inc., will be held on May 11-14, 2010 at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC. CLICK HERE to be redirected to their web site.

Mandatory Form for Certification of Payment
of Compromise Settlement Agreement Fee

Effective October 1, 2009, Compromise Settlement Agreements submitted electronically shall be accompanied by the payment certification form approved by the Industrial Commission.
Click here for the mandatory form (PDF file).
Similar forms created by carriers, employers, or attorneys will not be accepted.

14th Annual NC Workers' Comp Educational Conference

The N.C. Industrial Commission will hold its 14th Annual North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference on October 7-9, 2009 , at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC. To view a PDF file of the 2009 conference brochure click here. To fill in the interactive PDF of the Conference Registration Form click here. The Exhibitor/Sponsor Registration Form can be found here. A Program is available here. For more information, please contact Jeanne Bush at the International Workers’ Comp. Foundation office at (386) 677-0041; fax (386) 677-0155; e-mail iwcf@bellsouth.net; or write the International Workers’ Compensation Foundation, 570 Memorial Circle, Suite 320, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.

Annual Bulletin Now Available

The April 1, 2009 update of the N.C. Industrial Commission’s annual Bulletin is available ONLINE. Printed copies of the new Bulletin may be ordered by telephoning (919) 807-2506.

Electronic Mail Retention and Archiving Policy

As per Governor Perdue's Executive Order 150, the NC Industrial Commission has adopted the proposed Electronic Mail Retention and Archiving Policy. A PDF file of the March 31, 2009 N.C. Industrial Commission minutes is available here.

Updated 2009 Medical Fee Codes

We have adopted new Medical Fee Codes for 2009 and eliminated Modifier B from the N.C.I.C. Medical Fee Schedule. A PDF file of the January 30, 2009 NCIC minutes can be viewed here.

Order Adopting Revised Billing Band & Reimbursement Rates

The N.C. Industrial Commission has issued and Order adopting a revised Inpatient Hospital Billing Band. We have also revised the Outpatient Reimbursement Rate and Ambulatory Surgical Center Reimbursement Rate for Workers’ Compensation cases. To view a PDF file of January 27, 2009 NCIC order, click here.

Procedure for Pro Hac Vice Admissions

The N.C. Industrial Commission has adopted a procedure for Pro Hac Vice Admissions (Limited Practice of Out-of-State Attorneys). A PDF file of the January 27, 2009 NCIC minutes and all three attachments can be viewed here.

Click these links for separate PDF files of the NCIC minutes, NCIC procedures, N.C. Gen. Stat. §84-4.1. Limited Practice of Out-of-State Attorneys, and sample Order allowing Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice by Executive Secretary Tracey H. Weaver.

NCIC Adopts Medical Travel Mileage Rate of 55 cents per Mile for 2009

Click here for the January 27, 2009 minutes and the revised Form 25T —Itemized Statement of Charges for Travel. There is also a fillable MS Word® version of the Form 25T with form fields inserted.

Chair Young Names Wanda Blanche Taylor as Chief Deputy Commissioner.

Click here for the February 9, 2009 announcement.

New Suppliment Available

Thomson-West has issued the 2008-09 supplement to North Carolina Workers’ Compensation: Law and Practice with Forms (4th edition) by Raleigh, NC attorney Leonard T. Jernigan, Jr. This supplement covers all appellate court decisions since last year’s supplement, as well as all legislative changes and new procedures adopted by the N.C. Industrial Commission.

New Mediated Settlement Agreement Form Adopted

On December 3, 2008, the Full Commission adopted a Mediated Settlement Agreement form designated as Form MSC8(PDF file). Copies of the form are available on the Forms pages on the Commission’s web site. It is recommended that attorneys and mediators use this form, or a similar form, to document settlements reached at mediated settlement conferences.

Powerpoint Slides from 13th NC Workers Comp Education Conference

With the authors’ permission, the N.C. Industrial Commission is making available PDF versions of the following two PowerPoint presentations from the 13th Annual North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference: (1) Claims Compliance: New and Revised Forms by NCIC Claims Administrator Keischa Lovelace and (2) Physical Therapy: Black Hole or Best First Choice by Jeffrey W. Hathaway, PT, of Breakthrough Physical Therapy, LLC.

Maximum Weekly Benefit for 2009

(Executive Secretary Tracey H. Weaver’s August 27, 2008 memo).

Bills Ratified by the N.C. General Assembly During 2008

Bills Ratified by the N.C. General Assembly During the 2008 Session that affect N.C. Gen. Stat. Chapter 97 and other statutes governing workers’ compensation claims and tort claims against the state.

2008 New Medical Fee Codes

Adoption of 2008 New Medical Fee Codes & Procedure for DME Invoices & Rate of Payment (PDF file of July 30, 2008 N.C. Industrial Commission minutes).

Use of Rehabilitation Professionals in Workers’ Compensation Cases

A Summary for Injured Workers of the Rules Governing the Use of Rehabilitation Professionals in Workers’ Compensation Cases (revised April 14, 2008). Click here for a PDF file of the two-page pamphlet version of this summary.

Medico Legal Guidelines

Medico Legal Guidelines (PDF file of the March 4, 2008 N.C. Industrial Commission minutes).

Acknowledgment of Form 25N

Acknowledgment of the Form 25N (Chair Pamela T. Young’s January 16, 2008 memo).

Enforcement of Rule 610

Enforcement of Rule 610: Pretrial Conference and Pretrial Order (PDF file of December 17, 2007 N.C. Industrial Commission minutes).

Execution of Mediated Settlement Agreements

Execution of Mediated Settlement Agreements by Counsel on Behalf of Employers and Carriers, effective immediately (October 30, 2007 NCIC Minutes).

Guide to a Successful Workers’ Compensation Hearing

North Carolina Workers’ Compensation: Your Guide to a Successful Workers’ Compensation Hearing by Deputy Commissioner Chrystal Redding Stanback (PDF version of 2006 revision, complete with appendices).

Ethics Policy

N.C. Industrial Commission Ethics Policy (May 14, 2007 announcement by Chairman Buck Lattimore).

Submission of Compromise Settlement Agreements in PDF Only

The NC Industrial Commission Requires Submission of Compromise Settlement Agreements in PDF Format, effective January 1, 2007 (November 17, 2006 NCIC Minutes).

New Requirements for Briefs

The NC Industrial Commission Issues New Requirements for Briefs (PDF file of March 14, 2006 NCIC Minutes).

Registry of Rehabilitation Professionals

Click this link to view the Registry of Rehabilitation Professionals (see also the May 25 2004 Memo explaining the Registry).

Complete list of all NCIC News Items, From the most recently archived
back to 1996.

Archived Announcements

NC Industrial Commission Safety Education Section Announces New Fee Schedule

Beginning December 1, 2009, the Safety Section will be required to collect a reasonable fee for services pursuant to the Appropriations Act of 2009, Section 14.8, General Statute Section 97-73. CLICK HERE for the Press Release.

Increased Fees for Compromise Settlement Agreements

The N.C. Industrial Commission fee for filing a Compromise Settlement Agreement will increase to $375.00, effective October 1, 2009. CLICK HERE to view the PDF file of the August 14, 2009 memo by Chair Pamela T. Young and the August 13, 2009 NCIC minutes adopting this fee increase.

Processing Fees for CSAs and Forms 21, 24, 26, and 26A

Effective October 1, 2009, the Processing Fee for Compromise Settlement Agreements, Form 21 and Form 26/26A Agreements, and Form 24 Applications shall be paid when they are submitted to the N.C. Industrial Commission, unless they are submitted electronically. CLICK HERE to view the PDF file of the August 4, 2009 NCIC minutes.

Gift Ban for Public Servants

The State Government Ethics Act (SGEA) contains both a “general” gift ban prohibiting gifts from certain persons to certain persons unless there is an exception and a “no quid pro” gift ban which prohibits receiving anything of value in exchange for taking or not taking an official action. Both of these gift bans apply to “public servants." Click here to view the official policy by the NC Ethics Commission.

Notice Regarding Service of Documents by E-mail

The Commission will not use E-Mail to notify parties of time-sensitive documents where appeal rights may be affected. Please click the link here to see the official policy:
Notice Regarding Service of Documents by E-mail (PDF file of the February 17, 2009 minutes).

Notice Regarding E-mails to Commissioners

Click this link to see the Notice regarding E-mails to Commissioners from Plaintiff and Defense Attorneys and Pro Se Claimants regarding Cases (February 20, 2009 memo).

Emergency Medical Motions

In compliance with N.C. Gen. Stat. §97-78(f), the Commission has memorialized its procedures for processing medical motions regarding an Emergency situation through these Minutes. Please click on the link for each department that handles such motions to see the procedures. Motions are submitted to either (1)the Executive Secretary’s Office, (2)the Chief Deputy Commissioner’s Office, or (3)the Chair of the Industrial Commission’s Office.

Expedited Medical Motions

Pursuant to the mandate set forth in N.C. Gen. Stat. §97-78(f)(2) and 97-78(g)(2), and after extensive deliberations by a task force comprised of N.C. Industrial Commission staff and plaintiff and defense counsel, the N.C. Industrial Commission hereby adopts the following new Expedited Medical Motion procedure, which were implemented, effective August 1, 2008, through these Minutes.

Please clearly indicate on the Form 33 or the letter of appeal that the only issue to be considered is MEDICAL. Also, if you are appealing an Administrative Order from the Executive Secretary’s Office, please attach a copy of the Order with the Notice of Appeal. Effective August 1, 2008, please send correspondence concerning Expedited Medical Motions to the following e-mail address: medicalmotions@ic.nc.gov. The following link sets forth the procedures under which Expedited Medical Motions may be submitted: Expedited Medical Motions Procedure.

Form No Longer Accepted

The N.C. Industrial Commission will no longer accept the “Accord Workers’ Compensation-First Report of Injury or Illness” form, effective August 1, 2008 (August 4, 2008 NCIC memo). Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions About the New Industrial Commission Forms and Procedures

Clarification of Role

Clarification of Role of “Task Assignments” for Rehabilitation Professionals in the Workers’ Compensation System (PDF file of Feb. 22, 2008 N.C. Industrial Commission minutes).

Bills Ratified by the N.C. General Assembly During 2007

Bills Ratified by the N.C. General Assembly During the 2007 Session that affect N.C. Gen. Stat. Chapter 97 and other statutes governing workers’ compensation claims and tort claims against the state.

New Appointments to Nurses Section

The NC Industrial Commission announces New Appointments to Workers’ Compensation Nurses Section (December 19, 2007 memo from Chair Pamela T. Young).

New Commission Chair Appointed

Governor Easley Appoints Pamela Thorpe Young as Chair of the N.C. Industrial Commission (September 26, 2007 news release).

Complete list of all NCIC News Items, from most recently archived
back to 1996.

Safety Archives

Past Events

This is a list of recent events such as confrences or training courses that have been offered.

Previous Training

February 22 - 26, 2010 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
BASIC APCAP Course
Dennis Parnell 919-218-3000
Dare County Administrative Building
954 Marshall C Collins Drive Room 168, Manteo, NC

February 22 - 23, 2010 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ADVANCED APCAP Course
Dennis Parnell 919-218-3000
Dare County Administrative Building
954 Marshall C Collins Drive Room 168, Manteo, NC

Statewide Safety Conference

The 80th Annual N.C. Statewide Safety Conference, sponsored by the NC Safety Conference, Inc., was held on May 11-14, 2010 at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC. CLICK HERE to be redirected to their web site.

79th Annual N.C. Statewide Safety Conference

The 79th Annual N.C. Statewide Safety Conference was held on May 12-15, 2009, at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center For additional information, telephone the Industrial Commission Safety Education Section at (919) 807-2603 or e-mail safety@ic.nc.gov.

Workplace Violence Prevention Workshop

The Central Peidmont Safety Council will hold a Workplace Violence Prevention Workshop Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 8:00 AM to Noon at the Davidson County Health Department located at 915 Greensboro St., Lexington, NC. Please CLICK HERE for the registration form.

Safety Bulletins

Here is a list of earlier Safety Bulletins from the most recently archived going back to 2005: