NC Industrial Commission Latest News & Information
Proposed Rule Changes
The North Carolina Industrial Commission has proposed amendments and additions to the existing Rules of the Commission. A public hearing on these proposed rule changes will be held on September 15, 2010. The Public Notice of Rulemaking contains further details regarding the time and location of the public hearing and the comment process for the proposed rule changes; to view the Public Notice, click here. To view the text of the proposed rule changes, click here.
N.C. Industrial Commission File Number Changes
The N.C. Industrial Commission will exhaust all available I.C. file numbers within the next month. A new file numbering system will be implemented when this occurs. The new file numbers will begin with an “X,” followed by five digits. For example, “X13276.” Please contact Claims Administration if you have any questions.
Governor Perdue Appoints Linda Cheatham and Reappoints Danny L. McDonald to the N.C. Industrial Commission
Governor Beverly Perdue has appointed Linda Cheatham to serve as a Commissioner on the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Commissioner Cheatham joined the Commission as of July 19th, 2010. Governor Perdue also reappointed sitting Commissioner Danny L. McDonald. Click here to view a press release regarding these appointments.
NCIC Requires Insurance Carriers and/or Payors to Include Fax Numbers on the Explanation of Payment
Effective September 1, 2010, the N.C. Industrial Commission will require insurance carriers and/or payors to include their fax number on the Explanation of Payment (EOP) sent to medical providers. Click Here for the July 14, 2010 Minutes.
Commission Clarifies the Role of Foreign-Language Interpreters and Translators
The N.C. Industrial Commission has clarified the role of foreign-language interpreters and translators in the N.C. workers’ compensation system. CLICK HERE for the June 30, 2010 Minutes clarifying these roles.
Note: A full historical list of Commission minutes is available by Clicking Here
2010 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
The N.C. Industrial Commission will hold its 15th Annual North Carolina Workers’ Compensation
Educational Conference on October 13-15, 2010, at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC.
Click Here to view the 2010 Conference
Registration Form and Brochure.
Click Here to view the
Exhibitor/Sponsorship Registration Form.
For additional information about the 2010 conference, telephone Jeanne Bush at the International
Workers’ Compensation 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.
NCIC Adds 2010 CPT Codes to Its Medical Fee Schedule
The N.C. Industrial Commission has added the 2010 CPT Codes to its Medical Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2010. CLICK HERE for the March 1, 2010 Minutes adopting the 2010 CPT Codes and HERE to view the updated Medical Fee Schedule for the March 1, 2010 Minutes.
Mileage Rate for 2010
The IRS mileage rate for 2010 is $0.50 per mile. This rate applies to travel for medical treatment starting January 1, 2010. The updated Form 25T is available on our Forms page.
NCIC Adopts National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) for Medical Fee Schedule
The N.C. Industrial Commission has adopted the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits to amend the NCIC Medical Fee Schedule Introduction, effective January 1, 2010. Click here for the December 8, 2009 Minutes
Master List of Cases for Docketing
The Master List of workers' compensation cases identified for docketing before the Deputy Commissioner Section is updated four times each month. CLICK HERE for the latest update on the Dockets Page.
NC Industrial Commission Adopts Changes to Administrative Fees
Effective January 1, 2010, administrative fees for Form 24 Applications, Forms 21/26/26A, and Third Party Fund Distribution Orders will increase. CLICK HERE to view a copy of the November 5, 2009 Minutes and HERE to see the Memorandum.
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NC Industrial Commission Annual Bulletin
The NC Industrial Commission Annual Bulletin is available effective April 1, 2010.
Please
CLICK HERE to view the Bulletin.