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HEALTH
POLICY STATEMENTS
Bureau of Chronic Diseases and Injury Prevention
* Position Statement on Colorectal Cancer Screening (Revised 3/04)
* Position Statement on Prostate Cancer Screening (Revised 3/04)
* Position Statement on Cervical Cancer Screening (Revised 3/04)
* Position Statement on Sun Safety (9/99) (Revised 5/03)
* Policy Statement on Clinical Trials (3/04)
* Policy Statement on Unsolicited Proposals Requesting Funding From the Cancer Control Program (10/03)
* Position Statement on Breast Cancer Screening (Revised 5/04)
Contact: Leslie A. Best, (717) 787-6214Bureau 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) 783-8200GUIDANCE 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
* Local Health Officer Handbook (revised 04/2004)
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)
* Procedures for the Growth Screening Program for Pennsylvania's School-Age Population
* Procedures for the Scoliosis Screening Program for Pennsylvania's School-Age Population (2001)
* Procedures for the Hearing Screening Program for Pennsylvania's School-Age Population (2001)
* Guidelines for School Tuberculin Testing Program (1986)
* Procedures for the Vision Screening Program for Pennsylvania's School-Age Population (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) 783-8765Drug and Alcohol Licensing Interpretive Guidelines
* Chapter 157. Inpatient Hospital Activities Detoxification and Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Chapter 704. Staffing Requirements for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Activities
* Chapter 705. Physical Plant Standards
* Chapter 709. Free-Standing treatment facilities
* Subchapter C. General Standards for Free-Standing Treatment Activities
* Subchapter D. Standards for Intake, Evaluation and Referral Activities
* Subchapter E. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities--Residential Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Subchapter F. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities--Short-Term Detoxification
* Subchapter G. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities--Transitional Living Facilities (TLFs)
* Subchapter H. Standards for Partial Hospitalization Activities
* Subchapter I. Standards for Outpatient Activities
* Subchapter K. Standards for Inpatient Hospital Drug and Alcohol Activities Offered in Free-Standing Psychiatric Hospitals
* Chapter 711. Health Care Facilities treatment facilities
* Subchapter D. Standards for Intake, Evaluation and Referral Activities
* Subchapter E. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities-Residential Treatment and Rehabilitation
* Subchapter F. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities-Short-Term Detoxification
* Subchapter G. Standards for Inpatient Non-Hospital Activities-Transitional Living Facilities (TLFs)
* Subchapter H. Standards for Partial Hospitalization Activities
* Subchapter I. Standards for Outpatient Activities
* Chapter 715. Standards for Approval of Narcotic Treatment Program
* Chapter 715. Standards for Approval of Narcotic Treatment Program-Modified by Exception
* Letter dated May 2004 concerning availability of Chapter 715 Modified Narcotic Addiction Treatment Regulations and Guidelines for the Development of Standard Operating Procedures
Contact: Cheryl D. Williams, (717) 783-8675Bureau of Epidemiology
* Guidelines on Bloodborne Pathogens for the Public Sector
Contact: Judy Gostin, (717) 787-1708Emergency 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
* Statewide Basic Life Support Protocols
* Out-of-Hospital Do-Not-Resuscitate Questions and Answers
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: Frank Maisano, (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 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program Application Policy and Procedure (Revised 10/02)
* State 30 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) 783-2548Bureau of Managed Care
* Technical Advisory: Sample Enrollee Consent Form (6/26/04)
* Technical Advisory: Enrollee Consent for Provider-Initiated Grievances (6/19/04)
Contact: Stacy Mitchell, (717) 787-5193Division of Immunizations
* School Immunization Catch Up Booklet
* Adolescent and Adult High-Risk Immunization Program Manual
* Standards for Adult Immunization Practices
* Mass Immunization Liability Protection Guidelines
* Vaccine Preventable Disease Protocols
* Vaccines for Children Provider Handbook (for public providers)
* Vaccines for Children Provider Handbook (for private providers)
* 2004 List of Immunizing Agents and Average Wholesale Prices
Contact: Alice Gray, (717) 787-5681STD Program
* Participating Provider Agreement (PPA) Providers Information Manual
* STD Annual Report, Pennsylvania 2002
* Region III Infertility Prevention Project Service Protocols
* Region III Infertility Prevention Project Data Manager's Manual
Contact: Steve Kowalewski, (717) 787-3981INTERNAL GUIDELINES
Bureau of Health Statistics and Research
* Policy and Procedures for Assisted Conception Birth Registrations (10/03)
Contact: Frank Yeropoli, (724) 656-3113Immunization Program
* Perinatal HB Protocols
* Biological Room Standard Operating Procedures
Contact: Alice Gray, (717) 787-5681STD Program
* Guidelines: Use of the Internet to Perform Partner Service and Health Education Activities
Contact: Steve Kowalewski, (717) 787-3981Institutional Review Board
* Institutional Review Board Policies and Procedures (03/04)
Contact: Deborah Blackburn, (717) 705-6740OTHER
Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification
* Abortion Control Act (footnoted)
* Ambulatory Gynecological Surgery in Hospitals and Clinics Regulations (footnoted)
* Abortion: Making a Decision
* A Guide to Services for Pregnant Women
* Application of Abortion Control Act to Abortions Induced by Drugs
Contact: Carol Williams, (717) 783-8665Licensing Alerts
* Complaint Investigations (Licensing Alert 2-96)
* Distinction between Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Services (Licensing Alert 3-97)
* Drought Emergency (Licensing Alert (3-99))
* Drug and Alcohol Staffing Regulations Interpretive Guidelines (Licensing Alert 6-96)
* Facility Closures (Licensure Alert 5-98)
* Group Counseling (Licensing Alert 2-94 )
* Licensed Capacity (Licensing Alert 1-94 )
* Minimum Content Requirements for Pennsylvania Department of Health Approved Curriculum for Tuberculosis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Licensing Alert 6-97)
* Minimum Content Requirements for Pennsylvania Department of Health Approved HIV/AIDS Curriculum (Licensing Alert 1-97)
* Older Adult Protective Services Act not Applicable to D&A Treatment Programs (Licensing Alert 1-02))
* Physical Examinations (Licensing Alert 1-96 )
* Physical Plant Standards (Chapter 705) (Licensing Alert 1-02)
* Psychosocial Histories (Licensing Alert 4-96)
* Relocation (Licensing Alert 3-94 )
* Reporting of Unusual Incidents (Licensing Alert 5-97)
* Request for Exceptions to Regulations (Licensing Alert 4-97)
* Rescheduling of LAAM (Licensing Alert 2-98)
* Rescission of Shelter, Drop-in and Hot-line Regulations (Licensing Alert 1-98)
* Restrictions on Licenses/Certificates of Compliance/Approval (Licensing Alert 2-97)
* Scheduling of Licensing Inspections (Licensing Alert 3-96)
* Scheduling of Licensing Inspections (Licensing Alert 6-98)
* Staffing Regulations--Requirements for Direct Observation and Close Supervision of Counselor Assistants (Licensing Alert 4-02)
* Staffing Regulations--Primary Care Hours and Detoxification Activities (Licensing Alert 3-02)
* Staffing Regulations--Qualifications/Degree in a Related Field (Licensing Alert 2-02)
* Staffing Regulations--Qualifications/Degree in a Related Field (Licensing Alert 4-98)
* Staffing Qualifications for Clinical Supervisors & Counselors Hired Prior to 3/4/96 (Licensing Alert 5-99))
* Staffing Regulations Qualifications/Degree from a Foreign Non- Accredited University/College (Licensing Alert 1-00)
* Staffing Regulations--Qualifications/Degree from a Foreign Non-Accredited University College (Licensing Alert 3-98)
* 1998 Standards Deficiencies (Licensing Alert 4-99)
* Unannounced Visits (Licensing Alert 5-96)
* Verification of Training, Experience and Professional Licensure or Certification (Licensing Alert 2-99)
Contact: Cheryl Williams, (717) 783-8765Bureau 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) 787-8740Information Bulletins
* EMS Information Bulletin #1--Active Military Duty (8/5/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #2--Epinephrine Auto Injector Administration by EMTs (8/13/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #4--EMS Instructor Update Requirement (Revised 3/2/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #5--Cyanide Compound Exposure Protocol (9/9/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #6--Continuing Education Requirement--ALS Medical Command (11/5/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #7--On-Line Continuing Education (11/6/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #8--Distribution of Continuing Education Handbook (12/9/03)
* EMS Information Bulletin #9--StatewideTrauma Patient Destination Air Ambulance Transport Protocol (Revised 3/10/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #10--EMS License Plates (2/11/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #11--Public Access AED (2/13/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #12--Suspension of Driver's License and Operation of an Ambulance (3/24/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #13--EMS Vehicle Collision and Personal Injury Form (Revised 4/1/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #14--Epinephrine Auto-Injector Administration (Revised 3/10/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #15--Emergency Response Employees (ERES) (4/30/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #16--Electronic Ambulance Licensure Application Amendment Procedure (4/30/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #17--Statewide BLS Medical Treatment Protocols and Guidelines (5/6/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #18--Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) (6/7/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #19--CD and Web-Based ACLS Programs (6/18/04)
* EMS Information Bulletin #20--Certificates, Wallet Cards and Patches (6/8/04)
Contact: Margaret E. Trimble, (717) 787-8740Bureau of Facility Licensure and Certification (Long Term Care Provider Bulletins)
* Influenza in Nursing Homes--LTC PB No. 4 (Revised 10/25/99)
* Physicians Participation in Resident Care Planning--LTC PB No.12 (Revised 7/1/99)
* MRSA Guidelines--LTC PB No.16 (Updated 7/1/99)
* Resident Assessment State Designated Instrument--LTC PB No. 19 (Effective 1/31/91) (Updated 9/17/97)
* Admission/Treatment of Persons with AIDS or AIDS Related Conditions--LTC PB No. 21 (Revised 7/99)
* Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation of Property by Nurse Aides or Others--LTC PB No. 22 (Revised 2/2/01)
* Securing Copies of Nurse Aide-Enrollment Information--LTC PB No. 24 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Potential Hazards of Restraint Devices-FDA Alert--LTC PB No. 28 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Nurse Aide Registry Update--LTC PB No. 29 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Training of Companions/Sitters in T18 or 19 Facilities--LTC PB No. 31 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Adjustment of Licensure Fees--LTC PB No. 34 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Disposition of Patient Medications--LTC PB No. 35 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Advance Directives for Health Care/Durable Power of Attorney/Do Not Resuscitate Orders--LTC PB No. 36 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Exception/Waiver Requests--LTC PB No. 37 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Federal Clarification of RAI Issues-Amended--LTC PB No. 38 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Incident/Accident Reporting Procedures--LTC PB No. 41 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Taping of Exit Conference--LTC PB No. 42 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Precautions for Excessive Temperatures--LTC PB No. 43 (Revised 7/1/99)
* Informal Dispute Resolution--LTC PB No. 44 (Revised 5/30/00)
* Ban on Use of Egg Breaking Centrifuges--LTC PB No. 46 (6/28/96)
* Surety Bond Requirements-Clarification of ''Obligee''--LTC PB No. 48 (6/16/97)
* Department Access to Records at Nursing Homes Pursuant to 35 P. S. § 448.813--LTC PB No. 49 (6/16/97)
* Consumer Hotline--LTC PB No. 50 (3/24/98)
* Ninety-Day Advance Notice Requirement for Changes in Ownership, Structure, or Name--LTC PB No. 51 (7/1/99)
* Federal Requirements Regarding Use of the Comprehensive Resident Assessment--LTC PB No. 52 (6/12/98)
* Resident Choice of Pharmacy Provider--LTC PB No. 53 (1/9/98)
* Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE) Recommandations--LTC PB No. 54 (11/12/97)
* Nursing Hours--LTC PB No. 55 (6/4/00)
* Metallic Mercury Precautions--LTC PB No. 56 (6/13/00)
* Nurse Aide Registry Information--LTC PB No. 57 (Revised 2/11/03)
* Advance Directives Requirements--LTC PB No. 58 (11/8/01))
* Elopement, Resident Smoking and Water Temperatures--LTC PB No. 59 (1/23/03)
* MPPS Assessment Form--LTC PB No. 60 (9/17/02)
* 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
* Safe Haven Act
* Email to hospital administrators on SARS
* Patient Safety Plan-Psychiatric Hospitals
* Letter on use of non-licensed beds from DSQA
* DAAC Hospital Alert Dialysis Blood Sets
* Enhancements to the Events Reporting System
* Pa. Bulletin Notice-Specified Professional Personnel
Contact: Sandra Knoble, (717) 783-8980Bureau 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: Frank Maisano, (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)
Contact: Carolyn Cass, (717) 783-5436TB Program
* TB In the Commonwealth, 2003 (annual report)
* TB Control Manual
* TB Outbreak Response Plan
Contact: Donna Murray, (717) 787-6267STD Program
* STD Outbreak Response Plan
* STD Electronic Resource Guide, 2003 (CD-ROM)
* PA NEDSS STD Program Reference Guide
* PA's Strategic Plan for STD's, 2002-2005
Contact: Steve Kowalewski, (717) 787-3981Bureau 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 H105.135
* Application for Multi-Year Search of Birth Record, Form HD1124F.
* Application for Multi-Year Search of Death Record, Form HD 1125F.
* Biological Parent Registration Identification Form, Form H105.700.
* Withdrawal of Biological Parent Consent Form, Form H105.702.The 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
* Form Utilized for Birth Corrections, Form HD1104F
* Death Correction Statement, Form HD1109F
* Application for Multi-Year Search of Birth Record, Form HD1131FW
* Application for Multi-Year Search of Death Record, Form HD1132FW
Contact: Donna Ritchie, (724) 656-3114The 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: Nancy Warren, Ph.D., (610) 280-3464, Ext. 3283
* 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: Marianne Porter, (610) 280-3464, Ext. 3233Bureau of Chronic Diseases and Injury Prevention
* Why We Recommend Community Water Fluoridation
* Policy for Determining Eligibility and Compliance of Service Providers Currently Receiving Funding From a Tobacco Company, a Tobacco Company Subsidiary, or Their Agent (6/04)
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 2004-06 07/24/2004 Repeal of Outdated Bulletins and Notices 2004-05 06/19/2004 Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations of Insurance Companies 2004-04 06/19/2004 Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Department 2004-03 04/24/2004 Officers Required to Certify Financial Statements 2004-02 04/17/2004 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Calculation of Podiatrist Liability 2004-01 01/17/2004 Reserve and Surplus Levels of Hospital Plan and Professional Health Services Plan Corporations; Application 2003-11 11/29/2003 Coverage for Chiropractic Care 2003-10 11/29/2003 Disclosure of Departures from Statutory Accounting Principles 2003-09 11/01/2003 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 2003-08 09/27/2003 List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors 2003-07 09/20/2003 Notice to Companies Writing Private Passenger Auto Insurance in Pennsylvania 2003-06 08/09/2003 Drug and Alcohol Use and Dependency Coverage 2003-02 01/19/2003 Federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 2003-01 01/04/2003 Procedures Applicable to Right-to-Know Request 2002-13 11/02/2002 Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 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 2002-01 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 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 1998-04 07/25/1998 Codification of Statutory Accounting Principles 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: Jeffrey Wallace, 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 Distribution
* Health Policy Statement
* Security Policy Statement
* Workplace Violence StatementOffice 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)
* Vocational Experts
Contact: John T. Kupchinsky (717-783-5421)
* Health Care Under Workers' Compensation Act
Contact: Eileen Wunsch (717-772-1912)
* Guidelines for employment screening programs under Act 115 of 2001
Contact: John T. Kupchinsky (717-783-5421)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 (717-787-3940)
* 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 ChargesBureau of Labor Law Compliance
* Updated procedures for workers' protests of prevailing wage settlements.
Contact: Robert V. O'Brien, Director (717-787-3681)Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety
* Notification of applicants for new liquefied petroleum gas facilities or for expansion of facilities.
Contact: Edward Leister (717-787-3323)
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