Workers’ Compensation Medical Treatment Guidelines Effective Date

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Kentucky Labor Cabinet
Department of Workers' Claims

Andy Beshear
Governor

Jacqueline Coleman
Lieutenant Governor

Larry L. Roberts
 Secretary

Robert L. Swisher
Commissioner

 

 

REMINDER NOTIFICATION

Workers’ Compensation Medical Treatment Guidelines
Effective Date

The Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims (DWC) has promulgated an administrative regulation (803 KAR 25:260) adopting the ODG by MCG Health medical treatment guidelines for use in the treatment of work-related injuries and occupational diseases. House Bill 2 (2018) mandated implementation of treatment guidelines. 

The treatment guidelines will take effect on January 1, 2021. 

The treatment guidelines are available by subscription at www.odgbymcg.com

The treatment guidelines regulation may be accessed online at https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/803/025/260.pdf.

A training webinar is available on the DWC’s website in the “What’s New/Recent Topics”  section. Support and training is also available through the ODG Helpdesk at 800-488-5548 or online at odghelp@mcg.com.           

Questions about the treatment guidelines regulation may be directed to Scott Wilhoit at 502-782-4532 or Scott.wilhoit@ky.gov.

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