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GENERAL SERVICES
POLICY STATEMENTS: Deputy Secretary for Property Management (Contact: Donald Santostefano 783-5028)
--Use of the Public Areas of the Capitol Complex, 4 Pa. Code § 86.1 et seq.Bureau of Contract Administration & Business Development (Contact: Tyrone Powell 783-3119)
--Contract Compliance--Pre-qualification of Vendors and Nonconstruction Contractors, Pa Code § 68.1 et seq.
--Contract Compliance--Construction Contracts, 4 Pa Code § 68.101et seq.
--Internal Guidelines for MBE/WBE Certification, 4 Pa Code § 68.201 et seq.GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Bureau of Construction (Contact: David McCarty 787-6330)
--Administrative ProceduresBureau of Contract Administration & Business Development (Contact: Tyrone Powell 783-3119)
--Contract Compliance Orientation and Training ManualBureau of Engineering and Architecture (Contact: Robert Glenn 787-3709)
--Bureau of Engineering and Architecture Procedure Manual
Bureau of Police and Safety (Contact: Eugene Marzullo 787-9013)
--Building Evacuation--Emergency Action Plan
--Capitol Police Duty ManualBureau of Publications & Paperwork Management (Contact: Donald Gibas 787-3707)
--M210.4 Forms Management (8/16/83) . . . . . 1-2
--M210.5 Standard (STD) Forms Management (9/15/98)
--M210.6 Publications Management (8/1/84) . . . 1Bureau of Purchases (Contact: John Troxel 787-4718)
--M215.3 Field Procurement Handbook (3/20/01)Bureau of Supplies and Surplus Operations (Contact: John Lippa 787-5940)
--State Surplus Property Manual (2/3/98)
--M610.1 Commodity Distribution Center Catalog (8/8/00)Bureau of Vehicle Management (Contact: Joe Robb 787-3162)
--Automotive Service Facilities
Professional Selections and Project Control Office (Contact: Gary Lee 787-4479)
--Instructions to BiddersBureau of Real Estate (Contact: Daniel Wheeler 787-2834)
--M260.1 Manual for Space Utilization (12/2/77 & 3/3/80......1-2)INTERNAL GUIDELINES
MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVES AND ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULARS:
Property Management (Contact: William Dempster 787-5240)
--205.19 Smoking in Commonwealth Facilities (7/1/97)
--625.10 Card Reader Access to Certain Capitol Complex Buildings and Other State Office Buildings (8/28/02)Bureau of Facilities Management (Contact: Thomas Stanbeck 787-3893)
--625.8 Contracting for Bargaining Unit Work (2/25/94)
--02-28 Christmas Trees and Decorations (11/18/02)Bureau of Financial and Management Services (Contact: Barbara Seiler 787-5051)
--220.10 Processing Automated Mail (2/21/91)
--240.7 Submission of Changes to the Commonwealth Telephone Directory, Agency Organizational & Functional Listings, and Employee Locator File (4/3/98)
--610.15 Master Lease Program (1/3/95)Bureau of Police and Safety (Contact: Eugene Marzullo 787-9013)
--205.2 Powers and Duties of Policing Forces (2/9/77)
--625.4 Enforcement of Fire and Panic Regulations (3/27/91)
--720.3 Guidelines for Preparing for, and Reporting Emergencies at State Offices (6/28/02)Bureau of Publications & Paperwork Management (Contact: Donald Gibas 787-3707)
--220.9 Graphic Design, Typesetting, Reproduction, and Printing Services (6/4/87)Bureau of Purchases (Contact: John Troxel 787-4718)
--215.9 Contractor Responsibility Program (4/16/99)
--250.3 State Contract Information Document (10/17/97)--Rev 1 (4/23/02)
--620.1 Coal Sampling and Reporting (2/6/02)--Rev 1 (4/23/02)Commonwealth Agency Recycling Office (Contact: John Rarig 772-2300)
--205.22 Implementation of Act 1998-101, Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling & Waste Reduction Act (8/7/89)Bureau of Risk and Insurance Management (Contact: Kenneth Love 787-2492)
--630.1 Agency Insurance Coordinators (10/2/87)
--630.2 Reporting of Employee Liability Claims (4/28/98)
--720.4 Safety and Loss Prevention Program (10/2/87)Bureau of Contract Administration & Business Development (Contact: Tyrone Powell 783-3119)
--215.16 Contract Compliance Program (6/30/99)Bureau of Professional Selections & Administrative Services (Contact: Gary Lee 787-7156)
--625.9 Payment of Contractors and Design Professionals for Agency Funded Construction Projects Undertaken by the Department of General Services (3/9/01)Commonwealth Media Services (Contact: Susan Walitsky 787-9777)
--220.1 Commonwealth Media Services (6/21/90)
--03-12 Photos of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor in Commonwealth Office Buildings (4/29/03)Bureau of Real Estate (Contact: Daniel Wheeler 787-2834)
--615.15 Vehicle Parking License Agreements (7/19/01)
--625.1 Repairs, Alterations, and Improvements to Commonwealth Buildings Under the Direct Supervision of the Department of General Services (6/20/03)
--625.2 Inventory of Commonwealth Property (6/3/96)
--625.5 Reporting Surplus Real Property (5/6/96)
--625.6 Lease Amendment Exceptions for Leasehold Improvements Costing Less than $5,000 (2/28/01)
--625.7 Use of STD-291, Request for Lease Action and Budget Approval (11/6/97)Bureau of Supplies and Surplus Operations (Contact: John Lippa 787-5940)
--03-05 Calendar Bases, Calendar Refills, Diaries and Date Books for 2003 (2/20/03)
--02-21 Availability--Commonwealth Telephone Directory (07/29/02)
--02-24 Individuals Authorized to Direct and Transfer Surplus State Property (8/26/02)Bureau of Vehicle Management (Contact Joe Robb 787-3162)
--615.1 Temporary Assignment of Commonwealth Automotive Fleet (12/2/92)
--615.2 Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance and Accident Reporting (6/17/96)
--615.3 Rates and Billing for Motor Vehicles of the Commonwealth Automotive Fleet (6/26/02)
--615.6 License Plates for Commonwealth-Owned Vehicles (6/30/97)
--615.7 Commonwealth Vehicle Invoices (7/3/97)
--615.8 Use of State Automobile (3/26/80)
--615.9 Permanent Assignment of Commonwealth Automotive Fleet Vehicles (7/24/00)
--615.11 Use and Condition Inspections of Commonwealth-Owned Motor Vehicles (4/21/82)
--615.12 Motor Vehicle Authorization List (8/11/83)
--615.13 Emission Control Test Program--Commonwealth Automotive Fleet (9/26/97)
--615.14 Repairs and Maintenance, Commonwealth Automotive Fleet (7/05/01)EXTERNAL GUIDELINES
Bureau of Engineering and Architecture (Contact: Robert Glenn 787-3709)
-- Professional Agreement and General Conditions to that AgreementBureau of Contract Administration & Business Development (Contact: Tyrone Powell 783-3119)
--The Pennsylvania Minority and Women Business Enterprise Office
--Application and Instruction Guide for Certification as a Minority/Women Business EnterpriseBureau of Supplies and Surplus Operations (Contact: John Lippa 787-5940)
--Drug Reduction Property Program
--State Surplus Property Program
--Federal Surplus Property ProgramBureau of Purchases (Contact: John Troxel 787-4718)
--Cooperative Purchasing ProgramExecutive Office (Contact: Anne Rung 787-3197)
--Doing Business with the Department of General Services
HEALTH
POLICY STATEMENTS
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs
* Confidentiality and Student Assistance Programs (1/92)
* Disclosure of Confidential Information to the Criminal Justice System (10/92)
* Oral Polio Vaccine (12/91)
* Provision of Outpatient Treatment Services Within the School Setting (11/94)
* Reporting of Communicable Diseases (12/92).
* Requests for Exceptions to Regulations and Requirements in State Plan
* Single County Authorities Subcontracts with Providers (1/97)
* Tuberculosis Testing (9/92)
Contact: Hector Gonzales (717) 783-8200Bureau of Chronic Diseases and Injury Prevention
* Position Statement on Colorectal Cancer Screening (Revised 5/03)
* Position Statement on Prostate Cancer Screening (Revised 5/03)
* Position Statement on Cervical Cancer Screening (Revised 5/03)
* Position Statement on Sun Safety (9/99) (Revised 5/03)
* Policy Statement on Clinical Trials (10/00)
* Policy Statement on Unsolicited Proposals Requesting Funding From the Cancer Control Program (3/03)
* Position Statement on Breast Cancer Screening (Revised 5/03)
Contact: Leslie A. Best (717) 787-6214GUIDANCE MANUALS
Bureau of Community Health Systems
* Bathing Place Manual, Part I: Swimming Pools
* Bathing Place Manual, Part II: Bathing Beaches
* Bathing Place Manual, Part III: Hot Tubs and Spas
Contact: Dennis Wilson (717) 787-4366
* Guidelines for Documentation & Maintenance of School Health Records (1988)
* Request for Reimbursement and Report of School Health Services Instruction Manual (1997)
* Guidelines for School Based Program for Control of Lice, Scabies and Ringworm (1986)
* Guidelines for Scoliosis Screening Program in School (2001)
* Guidelines for Hearing Screening Program in School (2001)
* Guidelines for School Tuberculin Testing Program (1986)
* Guidelines for Vision Screening Program in School (2002)
* Guidelines for School Dental Health Program (1986)
* Guidelines for Care: Children Assisted by Medical Technology in Education Settings (1989)
* Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Pennsylvania Schools (1999)
Contact: Heather Vaught, (717) 787-2390Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification
* Free Standing Treatment Facility Guidelines
* Health Care Treatment Facility Guidelines
* Inpatient Hospital Activities Detoxification, Treatment and Rehabilitation Activity Guidelines
* Prevention and Intervention Facility Guidelines
* Staffing Requirements for Drug and Alcohol Activities Guidelines
* Protocol for Sharing Drug & Alcohol Information
Contact: Cheryl Williams (717) 783-8765Emergency Medical Services Office
* Overview of Pennsylvania Department of Health Ambulance Licensure Program
* EMS Continuing Education Manual
* EMS Training Manual--Guidelines for Medical Command Authorization for Prehospital Personnel
* Emergency Medical Services Study Guide (Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support)
* Medical Command Accreditation Manual
* Medical Command Course
* Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education Handbook for Prehospital EMS Personnel
* Prehospital Personnel Manual
* Overview of Pennsylvania Department of Health Quick Response Service Recognition Program
* Trauma Patient Triage Protocols
* Pennsylvania EMS Information Management System Patient Encounter Form Instruction Manual
Contact: Margaret E. Trimble (717) 787-8740Bureau of Family Health
* Case Management and Tracking Protocol for Community Health Nurses, Including Protocols for Early Intervention Referrals (Revised 8/95)
* Pennsylvania Lead Lab Data Management System (PALL) Blood Lead Level Reporting Manual (11/97)
Contact: Sara Baker (717) 787-7192Bureau of Health Planning
* Primary Health Care Practitioner Loan Repayment Program Brochure (Revised 12/06/01)
* Primary Health Care Practitioner Loan Repayment Program, Policies and Guidelines (Revised 1/02)
* Loan Forgiveness for Primary Care Practitioners Fact Sheet (Revised 1/03)
* Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Appalachian Regional Commission J-1 Visa Waiver Application Procedure (Revised 2/03)
* J-1 Visa Waiver Program Appalachian Regional Commission Fact Sheet (Revised 2/03)
* State 20 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Application Policy and Procedure (Revised 10/02)
* State 20 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Fact Sheet (Revised 2/03)
* Guidelines for Federally Designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)
* Guidelines for Federally Designated Medically-Underserved Shortage Area
* Guidelines for Development of a Rural Health Clinic
Contact: Marina Matthew (717) 772-5298Bureau of Health Statistics and Research
* Application for Access to Protected Data (Revised 5/02)
* User's Guide for Access to Protected Data, (Revised 5/02)
Contact: Craig Edelman (717) 783-2548INTERNAL GUIDELINES
Bureau of Health Statistics and Research
* Policy and Procedures for Assisted Conception Birth Registrations (9/95)
Contact: Frank Yeropoli (724) 656-3113OTHER
Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification
* Complaint Investigations, Licensing Alert 2-96 (4/19/96)
* Distinction between Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Services, Licensing Alert 3-97 (3/97)
* Group Counseling, Licensing Alert 2-94 (11/29/94)
* Licensed Capacity, Licensing Alert 1-94 (11/29/94)
* Minimum Content Requirements for Pennsylvania Department of Health Approved Curriculum for Tuberculosis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Licensing Alert 6-97, (6/97)
* Minimum Content Requirements for Pennsylvania Department of Health Approved HIV/AIDS Curriculum, Licensing Alert 1-97 (2/97)
* Physical Examinations, Licensing Alert 1-96 (4/19/96)
* Psychosocial Histories, Licensing Alert 4-96 (4/19/96)
* Relocation, Licensing Alert 3-94 (11/29/94)
* Reporting of Unusual Incidents, Licensing Alert 5-97 (5/97)
* Request for Exceptions to Regulations, Licensing Alert 4-97 (3/97)
* Rescheduling of LAAM, Licensing Alert 2-98 (1/98)
* Rescission of Shelter, Drop-in and Hot-line Regulations, Licensing Alert 1-98 (1/98)
* Restrictions on Licenses/Certificates of Compliance/Approval, Licensing Alert 2-97 (2/97)
* Scheduling of Licensing Inspections, Licensing Alert 3-96 (4/19/96)
* Unannounced Visits, Licensing Alert 5-96 (4/19/96)
Contact: Cheryl Williams (717) 783-8765
* Abortion Control Act (footnoted)
* Ambulatory Gynecological Surgery in Hospitals and Clinics Regulations (footnoted)
Contact: John Hair (717) 783-8665Bureau of Health Planning
* State Health Improvement Plan
* State Health Improvement Plan Special Report and Plan to Improve Rural Health Status
* State Health Improvement Plan Special Report on the Health Status of Minorities in Pennsylvania
Contact: Joseph B. May (717) 772-5298Emergency Medical Services Office
* Prehospital Care Response Report
* State Emergency Medical Services System Development Plan
Contact: Margaret E. Trimble (717) 787-8740Bureau of Facility Licensure and Certification (Long Term Care Provider Bulletins)
* Long Term Care Provider Bulletin No. 22 (Revised 4/10/00)
* Influenza in Nursing Homes (Revised 10/25/99)
* Physicians Participation in Resident Care Planning (Revised 7/1/99)
* MRSA Guidelines (Updated 7/1/99)
* Resident Assessment State Designated Instrument (Effective 1/31/91) (Updated 9/17/97)
* Admission/Treatment of AIDS, AIDS Related Conditions (Revised 7/99)
* Nurse Aide Abuse (Revised 6/95)
* Nurse Aide-Enrollment Information (Revised 7/1/99)
* Potential Hazards of Restraint Devices--FDA Alert (Revised 7/1/99)
* Nurse Aide Registry Update (Revised 7/1/99)
* Training of Companions/Sitters in T18 or 19 Facilities (Revised 7/1/99)
* Adjustment of Licensure Fees (Revised 7/1/99)
* Disposition of Patient Medications (Revised 7/1/99)
* Advance Directives for Health Care/Durable Power of Attorney/Do Not Resuscitate Orders (Revised 7/1/99)
* Exception/Waiver Requests (Revised 7/1/99)
* Federal Clarification of RAI Issues--Amended (Revised 7/1/99)
* Incident/Accident Reporting Procedures (Revised 7/1/99)
* Taping of Exit Conference (Revised 7/1/99)
* Precautions for Excessive Temperatures (Revised 7/1/99)
* Informal Dispute Resolution (Revised 5/30/00)
* Ban on Use of Egg Breaking Centrifuges (6/28/96)
* Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry on Worldwide Web (9/27/96)
* Surety Bond Requirements--Clarification of Oblige (6/16/97)
* Department Access to Records at Nursing Homes Pursuant to 35 P. S. § 448.813 (6/16/97)
* Ninety-Day Advance Notice Requirement for Changes in Ownership, Structure, or Name (7/1/99)
* Federal Requirements Regarding Use of the Comprehensive Resident Assessment (6/12/98)
* Resident Choice of Pharmacy Provider (1/9/98)
* Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Recommandations (11/12/97)
* Nursing Hours (6/4/00)
* Metallic Mercury Precautions (6/13/00)
* Responsible Person Determination (7/14/02)
* Single Licensure for Multiple Nursing Care Facilities--Interim Policy (2/01)
Contact: William Bordner (717) 787-8015Division of Acute and Ambulatory Care
* Inpatient Care in Outpatient Settings
* Resident Choice of Pharmacy Provider
* Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Recommandations
* Director of Nursing
* Hospital Bed Count Clarification
* Guidelines to Determine the Issuance of Single or Multiple Hospital Licenses(s)
* Hospital Diversion Policy
* Chapter 51 Event Notification Form
* On-Line/WebSite Based Process for Reporting of Statements of Deficiency and Plans of Correction With Public Access
* EMTALA during a bio-terrorism event (CMS)
* Provider Bulletin No. 2001-1 HOSPITAL DIVERSION POLICY
* Division staff changes and Chapter 51 event reporting form
* Patient Safety Plan Guidance
* On-line Event Reporting System
* Recall of smoke/fire damper actuating devices
* CMS-Physician Orders for Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccine
* MedWatch Safety Alert
Contact: Sandra Knoble (717) 787-1816Bureau of Family Health
* Screening Young Child For Lead Poisoning: Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials, Statement by the Centers for Disease Control--11/97 (Federal guidelines adopted by Department)
* Application for Chronic Renal Disease Transportation Services
* Application for Services (Division of Program Support and Coordination-Form #HD1072F)
* Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program Guidelines for Infant Hearing Screening
Contact: Sara A. Baker, MSW (717) 787-7192
* WIC State Plan of Operations
Contact: Frank Maisano (717) 783-1289
* Traumatic Brain Injury Needs Assessment (2003)
* Traumatic Brain Injury State Action Plan (2003)Bureau of Health Statistics and Research
* Application for Certified Copy of Birth or Death Record, Form H105.102.
* Form Utilized for Birth Corrections, Form H105.133
* Death Correction Statement, Form H105.135The following forms are electronically available at www.health.state.pa.us/vitalrecords:
* Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record--Mail Requests, Form HD1105F
* Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record--FAX Request, Form HD1106F
* Application for Certified Copy of Death Record--Mail Requests, Form HD1107F
* Application for Certified Copy of Death Record--Fax Request, Form HD1108F
Contact: Donna Ritchie (724) 656-3287The following order form (as well as various publication) is available at www.health.state.pa.us/stats:
* Order Form for Health Statistics Publications, Form HD1033F
Contact Donna Livering (717) 783-2548)Bureau of Laboratories
* Submission of Rabies Specimens
* General Specimen Submission
* Compliance with Shipping of Diagnostic Specimen/Etiologic Agent
* Laboratory Submission Form for Viral Encephalitis/Meningitis
Contact: Richard E. Berman (610) 280-3464
* Postmortem Blood Testing on Motor Vehicle Accident Victims--Specimen Submittal Requirements
* Blood Lead Analysis--Specimen Submittal Requirements
* Environmental Lead Analysis--Specimen Submittal Requirements
* Neonatal Testing for Genetic Disorders--Specimen Submittal Requirements
* Blood Alcohol Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
* Blood Lead Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
* Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
* Abused Drugs in Blood Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
* Abused Drugs in Urine Proficiency Testing Program Requirements
Contact: M. Jeffrey Shoemaker, Ph.D. (610) 280-3464
* Clinical Laboratory Application Procedure
* Glucose/Cholesterol Screening Procedure
* Multiphasic Screening Procedure
* Out-of-State Laboratory Licensure/Certification Procedure
* Understanding State Clinical Laboratory Regulation
* Nursing Home Laboratory Licensure Procedure
* Proficiency Testing Evaluation Procedure
Contact: Joseph Gasiewski (610) 280-3464 Ext. 3224Deputy Secretary for Quality Assurance
* Abortion: Making a Decision
* A Guide to Services for Pregnant Women
* Application of Abortion Control Act to Abortions Induced by Drugs
Contact: (717) 783-5900Bureau of Chronic Diseases and Injury Prevention
* Why We Recommend Community Water Fluoridation
* Helping People Cope; A Guide for Families Facing Cancer (Revised 5/03)
* Policy for Determining Eligibility and Compliance of Service Providers Currently Receiving Funding From a Tobacco Company, a Tobacco Company Subsidiary, or Their Agent (4/02)
Contact: Leslie A. Best (717) 787-6214Many of these documents are also available on the Department of Health's website, www.health.state.pa.us
INSURANCE
I. NOTICES:
Executive Office
Insurance Department Notices
No. Date Published Description 2003-05 06/07/2003 Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Department 2003-04 06/07/2003 Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations of Insurance Companies 2003-03 04/26/2003 Applications for Insurance Agent and Broker Licenses 2003-02 01/19/2003 Federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 2003-01 01/04/2003 Procedures Applicable to Right-to-Know Request 2002-14 12/07/2002 Viatical Settlements Act Applications Notice 2002-13 11/02/2002 Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 2002-12 10/26/2002 Hard Copy Filings of Financial Statements Discontinued in Pennsylvania Replaced by Affidavit of Filing and Financial Statement Attestation 2002-11 10/19/2002 Disclosure of Departures from Statutory Accounting Principles 2002-10 10/19/2002 Proper Reporting of Uncovered Medical Liabilities and Expenses (Uncovered Claims) 2002-09 09/21/2002 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund's Assessment 2002-08 09/14/2002 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund Administrative Hearings Process 2002-07 09/07/2002 2003 MCare Fund Assessment 2002-06 07/13/2002 Repeal of Outdated Bulletins and Notices 2002-05 05/25/2002 List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors 2002-02 05/04/2002 Admissibility of Prepaid Premium Taxes in Financial Statements 2002-01 01/12/2002 Limit on Cancellations, Refusals to Renew, Refusals to Write, Surcharges, Rate Penalties and Point Assignments 2001-08 09/29/2001 Arson and Insurance Fraud Reporting 2001-07 06/30/2001 Deregulation of Life Insurance Forms 2001-04 04/21/2001 Book Transfers 2001-02 02/03/2001 Act 132 of 2000--Amendments to Insurance Holding Companies Law (PPOs) 2001-01 02/03/2001 Act 132 of 2000--Amendments to Insurance Holding Companies Law 2000-07 06/10/2000 Record Retention 2000-04 02/26/2000 The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C., Sections 1033 and 1034 2000-03 02/19/2000 Federally Mandated Health Care Fraud and Abuse Reporting 2000-02 02/12/2000 Codification of Statutory Accounting Principles 2000-01 01/29/2000 Department Addresses and Hours of Operations 1998-04 07/25/1998 Codification of Statutory Accounting Principles 1998-01 02/07/1998 Continuing Education Advisory Board Guidelines and 1998 Continuing Education Advisory Board Members 1997-03 08/09/1997 Mutual to Stock Notices 06/28/1997 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms 04/12/1997 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms 03/20/1996 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms 1995-09 08/23/1995 Deregulation of Commercial Lines Property and Casualty Forms 1995-07 07/19/1995 Modification of Contract for Use When an Annuity Premium Tax is Not Applicable 1994-14 10/03/1994 Separate Account Modified Guaranteed Life Insurance 1994-13 10/03/1994 General Account Modified Guaranteed Life Insurance 1994-12 10/03/1994 Separate Account Modified Guaranteed Annuity 1994-11 10/03/1994 General Account Modified Guaranteed Annuity 1994-09 07/07/1994 Approval and Solicitation of Long Term Care Policies for Continuing Care Retirement Communities Statements of Policy
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 67, Sections 67.41--67.45 and Appendix A, Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, Subchapter D. Adopted 05/19/1989.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 89, Sections 89.451--89.474, Approval of Life, Accident and Health Insurance. Subchapter H. Statements of Policy. Adopted 02/05/1982.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90c, Sections 90c.1--90c.25, Individual Applications. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90d, Sections 90d.1--90d.9, Individual Accidental Death Benefits; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90e, Sections 90e.1--90e.13, Individual IRA Endorsements for Life Insurance and Annuities. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90f, Sections 90f.1--90f.16, Individual Imminent Death/Lifetime Health Care Facility Confinement Benefits Provided as Accelerated Death Benefit or Settlements of Death Benefit; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90g, Sections 90g.1--90g.16, Individual Health Care Facility Benefits Provided as Accelerated Death Benefit or Settlement of Death Benefit; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90h, Sections 90h.1--90h.11, Individual Waiver of Surrender Charges for Life and Annuity Contracts Resulting From Health Care Facility Usage; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90i, Sections 90i.1--90i.3, Certificates of Assumption. Adopted 03/05/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 119, Sections 119.1--119.26, Anti-Fraud. Adopted 08/27/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 120, Sections 120.1--120.5, Loss Cost Adjustment Filing. Adopted 08/27/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 150, Sections 150.1--150.5, Uniform Health Insurance Claim Form. Adopted 07/02/1993.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 152, Sections 152.101--152.105, Preferred Provider Organizations, Primary Care Gatekeeper PPO Products. Adopted 09/27/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 153, Section 153.2, Permission to file accident and health, life and annuity insert pages. Adopted 10/19/1990.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 153, Section 153.3, Simplified review of company merger, assumption or name change form and rate filing. Adopted 06/28/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 301, Sections 301.201--301.204, Health Maintenance Organization, Subchapter H. Point-of-Service Products Group Specific Community Rating. Adopted 09/27/1991.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 301, Sections 301.301--301.321, Health Maintenance Organization, Subchapter I. Contractual Arrangements Between HMOs and IDSs. Adopted 04/05/1996.
31 Pa. Code, Chapter 303, Section 303.1, Out-of-State Health Maintenance Organization Investments. Adopted 03/25/1988.
Contact: Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator, Special Projects Office, 7l7-787-4429; fax 7l7-772-1969
II. OTHER:
Special Projects Office
Regulatory Procedures Manual
Internal procedures regarding drafting of regulations
Contact: Peter J. Salvatore, Regulatory Coordinator, Special Projects Office, 7l7-787-4429; fax 7l7-772-1969Administrative Hearings Office
Digest of Automobile Policy Terminations (Act 68 and 78)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile Insurance Administrative HearingsDigest of CAT Fund Adjudications
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile CAT Fund Administrative HearingsDigest of Homeowners Policy Terminations (Act 205)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Homeowners Insurance Administrative HearingsDigest of Agency Terminations (Act 143)
Administrative Hearing Officer Decisions on Insurance Agency Administrative HearingsPractice and Procedure Digest
Describes the Administrative Hearing Process
Contact: K. Bernhard, Docket Clerk, Administrative Hearings Office, 7l7-783-2126; fax 7l7-787-8781Bureau of Administration
Public Documents Room Procedures
Procedures to review public documents at the Insurance Department
Contact: Tracey Pontius, Director, Bureau of Administration, 7l7-787-4298; fax 7l7-705-3873
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Secretary Stephen M. Schmerin
* Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
* Labor and Industry Contract Compliance Policy Statement
* Weapons Policy Statement
* Disability--Related Employment Policy Statement
* Commonwealth's Policy of Sexual Harassment and Procedures for DistributionOffice of Equal Opportunity
* Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Contact: Merry-Grace S. Majors (717-787-1182)Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety
* Universal Accessibility Interpretation
1) November 8, 1999
2) March 15, 2002
Contact: Jerry Seville (717-787-3329)Bureau of Workers' Compensation
* Guidelines for Employment Screening Programs under Act 115 of 2001
Contact: George W. Knehr, Acting Director and Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-5421)
* Health Care under the Workers' Compensation Act
Contact: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
* OVR Counselor Policy Manual
Contact: Roger Barton (717-772-3511) Bureau of Workers' Compensation
* PA Workers' Compensation Employer Information Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation guidelines for employers.) Contact: Employer Information Services (717-772-3702)
* Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for injured workers.) Contact: Employer Information Services--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228
* Section 305 Prosecutions
Contact: Dan Pugh (717-787-3567)
* BWC Forms Tip Sheets
Contact: Claims Information Services--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228
* Procedures for Completing an Application for Fee Review
Contact: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
* Employer's Guide to Self-Insuring Workers' Compensation
Contact: George W. Knehr, Acting Director and Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
NONE
OTHER:
Center for Workforce Information and Analysis
* New Hire Program booklet guidelines and form for businesses to use to report new hires--found at www.panewhires.com.Bureau of Employer and Career Services
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-01 dated July 13, 2001--regarding Team PA CareerLink Employment Services Registration Policy--can be found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-01 dated July 17, 2001--can be found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.usOffice of Vocational Rehabilitation
* OVeRVIEW--The OVR Online Newsletter
* The OVR Annual Report Chris Forbrich (717-787-3940)
* OVR Combined Agency State Plan Update--Chris Forbrich (717-787-3940)
* OVR Program Brochure Carl Marshall (717-783-3129)
* Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities--Carl Marshall (717-787-3940)
* The OVR Rehabilitation Services Handbook--Carl Marshall (717-787-3940)
* OVR Transition Pamphlet--Joan Kester
* Disability Management (OVR Ability Management) Carl Marshall (7 17-787-3940)
* OVR--Transition From Substance Abuse to Recovery and Work (A Guide for Vocational Rehabilitation) Carl Marshall (717-787-3940)
* Getting Your Business Ready for ADA--Carl Marshall (717-787-3940)
* ICAN Program Guidelines--Raymond Walker (717-787-5735)
* ICAN Application--Raymond Walker (717-787-5735)
* ICAN Application Checklist Raymond Walker (717-787-5735)State Workers' Insurance Fund
* Injury Hotline Reporting Sticker
* Employee Information for reporting of Work Related Injuries
* Workers' Compensation Employee Notice
* SWIF District Office Map and Directory
* Notice of Employer W/C coverage with SWIF (English & Spanish)
* SWIF Information Pamphlet
* ''You as a Witness'' in a Workers' Comp. Proceeding
* Benefits of Early Reporting of Injuries
* State Workers' Insurance Fund ''Checklist''
* SWIF's Early Return to Work Program
* Telephonic Reporting Questionnaire
* ''21 day rule'' Reporting guideline letter
* SWIF Safety Policy and Program Outline
* Certified Safety Committee Addendum
* Governor's Initiative on Workplace Safety, Pennsafe
* Drug Free Pennsylvania Packet
* Claimant Authorization for Direct Deposit of SWIF BenefitsTeam Pennsylvania CareerLink
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 5-01--dated September 14, 2001 regarding Governance Agreement Revision/Cost Allocation Agreement Plan and Resource Sharing Agreement--found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 5-01, change 1--dated February 8, 2002--regarding Governance Agreement Revision/Cost Allocation Agreement Plan and Resource Sharing Agreement found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 6-01 dated February 8, 2002--regarding Combined Business Plan/Agreement Process--found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.Bureau of Workers' Compensation
* Questions and Answers about Funded Employment
Contact: Claims Information Services--(long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228)
* Maximum Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Payable
Contact: Nathaniel Holmes, Chief, Claims Management Division, BWC (717-772-0621)
* Range of Fees Charged by Utilization Review Organizations and Peer Review Organizations for Services Performed under the Workers' Compensation Act
Contact: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
* Claim Petition for Additional Compensation from the Subsequent Injury Fund pursuant to section 306.1 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Contact: Claims Information Services--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228)Bureau of Workforce Investment
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-00, change 2 dated April 2, 2002--regarding WIA Performance Requirements for the Subsequent Eligibility Certification Process of Eligible Training Programs/Providers-found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state,pa.us
* Workforce Investment Information Notice 7-01 dated November 2, 2001 regarding Clarification of Federal Interpretation of Reasonable Cost of Training and Transportation Payments for the TAA/Nafta-TAA Programs--found on the PA Workforce website at www.paworkforce.state.pa.usBureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances
* UCP-7 The Problem of ''Localized'' and ''NonLocalized'' Employment''
* UCP-25 Employee Contributions
* UCP-33 UC Services, Unemployment Compensation Service Centers
* UCP-36 Employers' Reference Guide to Unemployment Compensation
* UCP-37 A Guide For Setting Up a Claim By Telephone or InternetBureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances--Discontinued Non-Regulatory Documents
* Form UCP-1(SC), Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Handbook
* UCP-l (Insert) How to Figure Your Weekly Benefit Rate
* UCP-3 Unemployment Compensation Information for Contributing Employers
* UCP-6 Unemployment Compensation for Federal Civilian Employees
* UCP-10 Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Servicepersons
* UCP-19 Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania
* UCP-27 (Cert) Transitional Adjustment Assistance Benefits
* UCP-28 Services Provided By Pennsylvania Teleclaims (PAT)
* UCP-28Z Services Provided by Pennsylvania Teleclaims (PAT) For Interstate
* UC-87Z How to File Pennsylvania Interstate Claims on the Internet SystemBureau of Employer Tax Operations
* UCP-29 Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation (UC) Tax Appeals
* UCP-32 Employee or Independent Contractor?
* PA- 100 Pennsylvania Enterprise Registration Form and InstructionsUnemployment Compensation Board of Review
UC-53 Notice of Hearing
UC-53BR Notice of Board Hearing
UC-53C Notice of Continuance of Hearing
UC-59 Referee's Decision/Order
UC-59RFC Referee's Decision/Order--Relief from Charges
MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS
POLICY STATEMENTS:
* ADA Policy Statement
* HIV/AIDS Policy
* Sexual Harassment Policy
* Substance Abuse in the Workplace Policy
* Workplace Violence Policy
Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8849
* Equal Opportunity Statement
Contact: Kristi Smith (717) 861-8796
* Emergency Fire Evacuation Plan
* Operation of Clubs within National Guard Facilities
* Privately Owned Weapons on National Guard Facilities
* Smoking Policy
Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8849
* Emergency Fire Evacuation Plan, Veterans' Homes
Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
* Public Affairs Airlift Policy
Contact: Colonel Latchford (717) 861-8825
* Resident Abuse Policy and Procedures
* Staff/Resident Fraternization Policy, Veterans' Homes
Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
* Standard Operating Procedure for Armory Rentals
Contact: Duke Munford (717) 861-8580INTERNAL GUIDELINES:
* Adherence to Work Hours/Wear of Military Uniform
* Bomb Threat Plan--DMVA contains classified information
* Curtailment of Activities at FTIG Due to Inclement Weather
* Discipline Manual
* Photo ID Cards for State Civilian Employees at FTIG
* Political Activity
* Reporting Procedures for Workplace Violence
* Retired Guardsmen Involvement
* Notification of VIP Visits for FTIG and DMVA Organizations
* Overtime/Compensatory Leave Policy
* Work Schedule
Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8849
* Discrimination Complaint Process
Contact: Kristi Smith (717) 861-8796
* Employee Orientation Checklist
* Employee Orientation Checklist
* Review of Procedures for Responding to PHRC/EEOC Complaints
* Sexual Harassment: Your rights and responsibilities
* Work Rules/Standards of Conduct
Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8849OTHER/GUIDANCE/INSTRUCTIONAL MANUALS:
* Personnel Manual
* DMVA Guide to Classification
* Employee Handbook
* Guide to Managing the Official Personnel Folder
* Leave Manual for the DMVA
* Employee Safety Handbook
* DMVA Guide for Controlling Sick Leave Abuse and Time and Attendance Problems
* PA Worker and Community Right to Know Training Booklet
* Partial and Full-Day Closings for State Employees at Ft. Indiantown Gap
* Training Guidelines Manual
* Work-Related Disability Leave and Modified Light Duty Manual
Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8849
* Equal Opportunity Plan
* Contract Compliance Plan for DMVA
* DMVA Workforce Profile 2003
* Training Plan and Report
Contact: Kristi Smith (717) 861-8796
* Organizational and Functional Statement for the DMVA
* Index of Administrative Publications (contains classified information) Pamphlet 310-1
* Military Publications Index of Blank Forms (contains classified information) Pamphlet 25-32
Contact: Linda Leese (717) 861-8849
* Patient Care Policy Manual, Veterans' Homes
* State Home Construction Grant Program
* Veterans Administration Guidelines for State Veterans' Homes
Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
* Adjutant General's Biennial Report
Contact: John P. Maietta (717) 861-8720
* Directory of Agencies Providing Information to Veterans
* PA Veterans' Memorial
* Telephone Directory for Veterans Organizations
* Scotland School's Admission Packet
Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
* Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home
* PA Soldiers' and Sailors' Home
* Delaware Valley Veterans' Center
* Northeastern Veterans' Center
* Southeastern Veterans' Center
* Southwestern Veterans' Center
Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
* Standard Operating Procedure for Armory Rentals
Contact: Duke Munford (717) 861-8580
* PA Air National Guard Fact Sheet
* PA Army National Guard Fact Sheet
Contact: LtCol Cleaver (717) 861-8468
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