Important PA Work Comp Update: Notification of Suspension/Modification; LIBC-751 form must be Notarized. COVID suspension of Notary Requirement has ended.

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Notary Requirement for LIBC-751 (Notification of Modification/Suspension) as of Oct. 1, 2021

 

As of Sept. 30, 2021, the suspension of regulations governing the notary requirement on the Notification of Suspension/Modification (LIBC-751) ended. As of Oct. 1, 2021, the signature required on the LIBC-751 should be properly notarized. The Notification of Suspension or Modification Pursuant to Section (C) & (D); LIBC-751 form allows the Employer and Insurer to suspension or modify the indemnity wage loss benefit status of the injured worker, upon a return to work, without the necessity of having the worker sign a document.  The LIBC- 751 document must be signed by the employer, notarized and filed within seven (7) days of the return to work. The Notice must be provided to the worker. If the worker disputes the change of status, a "challenge" may be filed within 20 days by completing the appropriate section of the LIBC form. A prompt hearing will be scheduled before a Workers' Compensation Judge.  In the WCJ Challenge hearing, the only issue before the WCJ is the worker's status. If the worker is no longer employed  or working at reduced wages, indemnity wage loss benefits will be reinstated. If the Employer/Insurer wishes to pursue a Suspension or Modification remedy - they must file a separate petition.