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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 08-1438i

[38 Pa.B. 4172]
[Saturday, August 2, 2008]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

Bureau 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 Head Injury Program Services (Division of Program Support and Coordination-Form #HD1072F)
Contact: Carolyn Cass (717) 772-2762
*  Application for Special Needs Services (Division of Program Support and Coordination-Form #HD1072F)
*  Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program Guidelines for Infant Hearing Screening
Contact David Marchetto (717) 783-8143
*  WIC State Plan of Operations
Contact: Greg Landis (717) 783-1289
*  Traumatic Brain Injury Needs Assessment (2003)
*  Traumatic Brain Injury State Action Plan (2003)
Contact: Carolyn Cass (717) 772-2762

TB Program
*  TB In the Commonwealth, 2005 (annual report)
*  TB Control Manual
*  TB Outbreak Response Plan
Contact: Jody Harclerode, RN, Program Manager (717) 787-6267

STD Program
*  STD Outbreak Response Plan
*  STD Electronic Resource Guide, 2004 (CD-ROM)
*  PA NEDSS STD Program Reference Guide (available on line)
*  Program Operation Guidelines for STD Prevention (published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
Contact: Steve Kowalewski, Senior Public Health Advisor (717) 787-3981

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 H105.135
*  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.
*  Statement from Requestors Not Possessing an Acceptable Government Issued Photo-ID, Form HD123F

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
*  Statement from Requestors Not Possessing an Acceptable Government Issued Photo-ID, Form HD123F
Contact: Patty Mitcheltree (724) 656-3287

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
*  Sputum Collection for Tuberculosis
*  Nasal or Throat Swab Procedure for Virus Isolation
Contact: Stanley Reynolds (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 in Pennsylvania As They Apply To Physician Office Laboratories
*  Nursing Home Laboratory Licensure Procedure
*  Proficiency Testing Evaluation Procedure
*  Quality Control for Level One Laboratory Tests
*  Policy for Granting an Exception in Section 5.22(f)
*  List of Approved Proficiency Testing Providers
*  Requirements for New Laboratories
*  Rapid HIV Guidance Document
*  Rapid HIV Regulatory Compliance Document
*  Laboratory Personnel Form
Contact: Marianne Porter (610) 280-3464, Ext. 3224

Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction
*  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) 787-6214

Office of Public Health Preparedness
*  Online Registry SERVPA--For Volunteers During Disasters or Emergencies (brochure) Annette D. Jacek (717) 346-0640

Many of these documents are also available on the Department of Health's web site, www.health.state.pa.us.


INSURANCE

I.  NOTICES:

Executive Office
Insurance Department Notices

No. Date Published Description
2008-07 06/21/08 Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations (Effective 07/01/08)
2008-06 06/21/08 Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations (Effective 07/01/08)
2008-05 04/19/08 Long-Term Care Partnership Program Effective Date and Revised Guidance Announcement
2008-04 02/16/08 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment
2008-02 01/12/08 Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2008-01 01/12/08 Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,350
2007-06 12/01/07 Arson and Insurance Fraud Reporting
2007-05 10/27/07 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2007-04 09/30/07 List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors
2007-01 04/17/2007 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment
2006-12 11/18/2006 Flood Insurance Training Requirements
2006-10 10/28/2006 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2006-08 07/08/2006 Repeal of Outdated Bulletins and Notices
2006-07 06/24/2006 Professional Corporations, Professional Associations and Partnerships
2006-06 06/24/2006 Notice of Agent Education and Training Requirement Changes
2006-03 05/20/2006 Procedures Applicable to Right-To-Know Request
2006-01 02/11/2006 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment
2005-11 11/19/2005 Financial Statement Filing Requirements for 2006
2005-1010/29/2005Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2005-09 07/30/2005 Deregulation of Forms
2005-07 07/23/2005 Agreement on Community Health Reinvestment
2005-04 03/26/2005 Viatical Settlement Broker License Testing Requirements for Licensed Life Insurance Producers
2005-02 02/05/2005 Reporting and Disclosure of Criminal Convictions
2005-01 01/22/2005 Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,150
2004-11 12/25/2004 Disclosure of Departures from Statutory Accounting Principles
2004-07 08/07/2004 Reserve and Surplus Levels of Hospital Plan and Professional Health Services Plan Corporations; Application Update
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
2003-07 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
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
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
2000-04 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
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, Bureau of Administration, 7l7-787-4429; fax 7l7-705-3873

II. OTHER:

Administrative Hearings Office

Digest of Automobile Policy Terminations (Act 68 and 78)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile Insurance Administrative Hearings

Digest of CAT Fund Adjudications
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile CAT Fund Administrative Hearings

Digest of Homeowners Policy Terminations (Act 205)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Homeowners Insurance Administrative Hearings

Digest of Agency Terminations (Act 143)
Administrative Hearing Officer Decisions on Insurance Agency Administrative Hearings

Practice and Procedure Digest
Describes the Administrative Hearing Process
Contact: Dolores Martin, Administrative Hearings Office, 7l7-783-2126; fax 7l7-787-8781

Office of Policy, Planning and Administration

Public Documents Room Procedures
Procedures to review public documents at the Insurance Department

Regulatory Procedures Manual
Internal procedures regarding drafting of regulations
Contact: Peter Salvatore, Bureau of Administration, 7l7-787-4429; fax 7l7-705-3873


LABOR AND INDUSTRY

POLICY STATEMENTS:

Labor & Industry Secretary
*  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
*  Free Posters Announcement
*  Workplace Violence Statement

Office of Equal Opportunity
*  Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
Contact: Autro Heath (717-787-1767)

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
*  Occupational Disease under the Workers' Compensation Act/Guidelines for Employment Screening Programs under Act 115 of 2001
Contact: John T. Kupchinsky, Director, BWC (717-783-5421)
*  Health Care under the Workers' Compensation Act/Medical Fee Updates
Contact: Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
*  Coordinated Care Organizations
Contact: Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
*  Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund
BWC web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  General Provisions of Act 57 of 1996
BWC web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Healthcare Under the Workers' Compensation Act
BWC web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
*  OVR Numbered Memoranda
Contact: Denise Verchimak (717-772-3511) Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
*  Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services Independent Living/Specialized Services Program Handbook
Contact: David DeNotaris (717-783-3784) Director, BBVS

Bureau of Workers' Compensation
*  WC Forms Tutorial
BWC web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  PA Workers' Compensation Employer Information Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation guidelines for employers.)
Contact: Information Services Helpline (717-772-3702)
*  Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for injured workers.)
Contact: Information Services Helpline--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228
*  Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker Pamphlet-Spanish Edition (Workers' compensation Guideline for Spanish-speaking injured workers.)
Contact: Information Services Helpline--Long Distance within Pennsylvania: 1-800-482-2383; Local or outside Pennsylva   nia: 717-772-4447; TTY 1-800-362-4228.
*  Section 305 Prosecutions
Contact: John Strawser (717-787-3567)
*  Procedures for Completing an Application for Fee Review
Contact: Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
*  Requirements for Excess Insurance
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-Insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
*  Employer's Guide to Self-Insuring Workers' Compensation
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
*  Application and Summary of Requirements for Self Insurance
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
*  Instructions Accompanying Application to have a Letter of Credit or Surety Bond Executed
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
*  Guidelines for Individual Self-Insurance Actuarial Evaluations
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-Insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
*  Guidelines for Group Self-Insurance Actuarial Evaluations
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
*  Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Loss Portfolio Transfer Guidelines
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
*  Certified Employer Network Overview
Contact: Len Negley, Chief, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
*  Accident and Illness Prevention Service Provider Qualifications Guide
Contact: Len Negley, Chief, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
*  Insurer, Individual Self-Insured Employer and Group Self-Insurance Fund Accident and Illness Prevention Service/Program Audit Overviews
Contact: Len Negley, Chief, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
*  Contact Sheet
Contact: Len Negley, Chief, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
*  Division Overview
Contact: Len Negley, Chief, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
*  Hands Flyers
Contact: Len Negley, Chief, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
*  Iceburg-Hidden Costs of Accidents
Contact: Len Negley, Chief, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
*  PennSafe Employer Training
Contact: Len Negley, Chief, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
*  State Certified Workplace Safety Committee Program
Contact: Len Negley, Chief, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)

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 Workforce Development Partnership
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 12-03 dated June 22, 2004 regarding Rapid Response/ Trade Adjustment (TA) Program Policy--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 7-03 dated July 7, 2004 regarding Trade Act and NAFTA-TAA job search--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 6-03 dated December 12, 2003 regarding Trade Act and TAA Reform Act waiver policy and procedure--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 5-03 dated December 12, 2003 to furnish local staff with State's Trade Act certification and petition processes found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 4-03 dated July 29, 2004 regarding Trade Act reemployment benefit-found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-03 dated September 12, 2003 regarding Distance learning under TAA--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 14-02 dated June 10, 2003 regarding Seamless integration and coordination of services under Trade Act programs with Workforce Investment Act--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 7-01 dated December 11, 2001 regarding Reasonable Cost of Training and Transportation Payments for the TAA/NAFTA-TAA programs--found on the PA workforce web site: www. paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 6-99 Change 1 dated August 6, 2002 regarding WIA Dislocated Worker Rapid Response Additional Assistance and Critical Job Training Grant Questions and Answers-found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-05 dated September 27, 2005 regarding Local Workforce Investment Areas (LWIAs)--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 12-02 dated April 10, 2003 regarding Workforce Investment Act certification of training and course/programs and developing ITA policies and procedures-found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-99 Change 4 dated June 4, 2004 regarding ongoing information and guidance regarding program/provider eligibility, school licensing requirements and appeal procedures-found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-00 Change 3 dated March 17, 2003 regarding information to Local Workforce Investment Board, training providers and other Team Pennsylvania CareerLink partners-found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-02 dated January 8, 2003 regarding Guidelines to moving Pa CareerLink and Partners--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-02 dated January 8, 2003 regarding Guidelines to moving Pa CareerLink and Partners--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 10-01 dated July 17, 2002 regarding Career Resource Area Technology Policy--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-05 dated June 20, 2006 regarding Competitive procurement of Youth Services for LWIA Program Operators, LWIBS and their Local Youth Councils --found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-04 dated April 27, 2005 regarding policies and procedures for grants awarded to Local Workforce Investment Areas, non-profit organizations, private-for-profit businesses and Local Education Agencies--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 8-02 Change 1 dated December 12, 2003 regarding development and operation of Project Gate--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 8--02 Change 2 dated June 7, 2004 regarding development and operation of Self-Assistance Program and Project Gate--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 4-99 Change 1 dated November 4, 2002 regarding core intensive training, optional and youth services by program charts-found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-99 Change 2 dated November 4, 2002 regarding guidance information on Title I WIA eligibility criteria for registration and WIA acceptable eligibility verification.--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-98 Change 2 dated January 30, 2004 regarding WIA participant questions and answers.--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 9-02 dated January 8, 2003 regarding WIA performance measures.--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 11-02 dated January 22, 2003 regarding Labor Exchange and Veterans Employment Training Service Performance Measures--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-01, Change 2 dated May 23, 2003 regarding Revised Team Pa CareerLink Employment Services Policies and Procedures.--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 1-01 dated August 9, 2001 regarding definitions of levels of Pa CareerLink registration Services Policies and Procedures.-found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-01 Change 1 dated July 21, 2003 regarding revisions of WIIN 2-01 for Staff-Assisted Registration for Employment Services--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 6-01 dated May 15, 2002 regarding combined business plan/agreement process--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 5-01 Change 1 dated May 7, 2002 regarding government agreement revisions and cost allocation and resource agreement changes-found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-00 Change 1 dated November 2, 2004 regarding guidance to local Workforce Investment Boards and their Youth Councils on the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, federal regulations and state policies found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-00 Change 2 dated March 2, 2004 regarding--Financial Management Technical Assistance Guide-- found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 3-03 dated July 13, 2004 regarding guidance to Local Workforce investment Boards on membership, certification and compliance with the Workforce Investment Act and state policies--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 2-03 Change 1 dated October 8, 2003 regarding Commonwealth's revised Local Workforce investment Board staffing policy found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 4-00 dated July 27, 2001 regarding LWIA designations in prescribed formats--found on the PA workforce web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us.

Minimum Wage Advisory Board
*  Analysis of the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Increases in 2007.
Contact: Acting Secretary Sandi Vito (717-787-3756)

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
*  OVERVIEW--The OVR Online Newsletter--Ed Butler (717-772-1660).
*  The OVR Annual Report--Ed Butler (717-772-1660).
*  OVR Combined Agency State Plan Update --William Zappini (717-787-3662)
*  OVR Program Brochure Carl Marshall--Marjorie Faish (717-705-0876)
*  Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities--David Baum (717-787-5518) or Stephanie Parker (717-787-5123)
*  The OVR Rehabilitation Services Handbook--Marjorie Faish (717-705-0876)
*  OVR Transition Pamphlet--Joan Kester
*  Disability Management (OVR Ability Management) Marjorie Faish (717-705-0876)
*  OVR--Transition From Substance Abuse to Recovery and Work (A Guide for Vocational Rehabilitation) Marjorie Faish (717-705-0876)
*  Getting Your Business Ready for ADA--ADA Questions--Marjorie Faish (717-705-0876)
*  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 Benefits Notice of subrogation lien against a third-party recovery under Section 319 of the Workers' Compensation Act

Bureau of Workers' Compensation
*  Maximum Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Payable
Contact: Thomas Dinsmore, 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: Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
*  Independent Review Examination list of Physicians BWC web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Flow of a Claim
BWC web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  2006 Medical Access Study Executive overview
BWC web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Claim Petition for Additional Compensation from the Subsequent Injury Fund pursuant to section 306.1 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Contact: Information Services Helpline--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY    1-800-362-4228)
*  News & Notes (A Bureau of Workers' Compensation Public Newsletter)
Contact: Kathleen Dupin, Information Services Section (717-783-5421)
*  Employer's Guide to Workers' Compensation Insurance in Pennsylvania (A folder which includes: An Employer's Overview, A Guide to Loss Cost Multipliers, A Guide to Classification Codes and other workers' compensation information of interest to employers.)
Contact: Information Services Helpline (717-772-3702)
*  Workers' Compensation and Workplace Safety Annual Report
Contact: Kathleen Dupin, Information Services Section (717-783-5421)
*  Report of Insurer/Self-Insured Employer Compliance--web site at www.dli.state.pa.us link workers' comp and Bureau of Workers' Compensation
*  Workplace Injuries & Illnesses Report (Annual Statistical Publication)
Contact: Thomas Dinsmore, Chief, Claims Management Division, BWC (717-772-0621)
*  Medical Cost Containment Regulations Reference (Mailed on request.)
Contact: Health Care Services Review Division (717-787-3486)
*  Frequently Asked Questions (Bureau of Workers' Compensation Web guideline at www.dli.state.pa.us)
Contact: Kathleen Dupin (717-783-5421)
*  Frequently Asked Questions (Workers' Compensation Office of Adjudication Web guideline)
(Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
*  Number of Petition Assignments Per County (Web guideline) (Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
*  Instructions on Ordering Hearing Transcripts (Web guideline) (Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
*  Medicare Information (Web guideline) (Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
*  Directions for Making Accommodation Requests (Web guideline) (Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
*  Lawyer Referral Service Information (Web guideline) (Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
*  Appeal Forms and Their Instructions (Web guideline) (Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
*  Compromise & Release Form (Web guideline) (Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)
*  Mediation Procedures (Web guideline) (Contact: David Cicola 717-783-5421)

Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances
(Contact: Craig Pontz 717-783-0605)
*  UCP-1 PA UC Handbook
*  UCP-1 (ESP) PA UC Handbook (Spanish)
*  UCP-11 Assistance for Workers under Trade Act of 1974.
*  UCP-11(ESP) Assistance for Workers under Trade Act of 1974
*  UCP-11A Trade Act of 2004
*  UCP-11A (ESP) Trade Act of 2004 (Spanish)
*  UCP-16 UC for Reimbursable Employers
*  UCP-18 UC Appeals Information
*  UCP-18 (ESP)-UC Appeals Information (Spanish)
*  UCP-22 RFC for Contributory Employers
*  UCP-24 Support Witholding from UC
*  UCP-25 Employee Unemployment Compensation Witholdings
*  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 Internet
*  UCP-37(ESP) A Guide for Setting Up a Claim by Internet or (Spanish)
*  UCP-42 (ES-2762) UC Employer Rights

Office of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances--Discontinued Non-Regulatory Documents
*  UCP-26 Extended TEUC
*  UCP-28 Services Provided by Pennsylvania Teleclaims

Office of Unemployment Compensation Tax Services
*  PA- 100 Pennsylvania Enterprise Registration Form and Instructions
*  UCP-1: Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Handbook
*  UCP-1 (ESP): Manual De Compensacion por Desempleo de Pennsylvania
*  UCP-7: The Problem of ''Localized'' and ''Nonlocalized'' Employment
*  UCP-16: UC for Reimbursable Employers
*  UCP-18: UC Appeals Information
*  UCP-18 (ESP): Compensacion por Desempleo
*  UCP-22: Relief From Charges for Contributory Employers Questions and Answers
*  UCP-25: PA Employee UC Witholdings
*  UCP-29: PA Unemployment Compensation (UC) Tax Appeals
*  UCP-30: PA UC--Preparing for your UC Audit
*  UCP-32: Employee or Independent Contractor?
*  UCP-34: PA UC Tax Clearance Program
*  UCP-35: Family Employment
*  UCP-36: Employer's Reference Guide to UC
*  UCP-36 (Insert): PA UC Solvency Tax Information
*  UCP-38: Internet Filing of Quarterly Returns for UC (Forms UC-2/2A) & Electronic Payment of Contributions via Electronic Funds Transfer
*  UCP-39: Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Services for Employers
*  UCP-40: Controlling UC Costs for Contributory Employers
*  UCP-41: Unemployment Compensation Eligibility Issues
*  UCP-41 (ESP): Compensacion de Desempleo Puntos de Derecho
*  UC Issues Update Newsletter

Unemployment 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
*  UC-46 Petition for Appeal
*  UC-46A Petition for Appeal
*  UC-46B Petition for Appeal
*  BD-58 Board Decision/Order
*  BD-242 Board Order
*  BD-242A Board Order
*  BD-251 Board Order

Bureau of Labor Law Compliance
Contact: A. Robert Risaliti, Director (717-787-3681)
*  Updated procedures for workers' protests of prevailing wage settlements.
*  Apprenticeship and Training Act
*  Apprenticeship and Training Program Overview
*  Child Labor Law
   o  Child Labor Complaint Form
   o  Application for Permit for Employment of a Minor in Theatrical and Other Performances
   o  Newspaper Carriers
*  Equal Pay Law
*  Industrial Homework Law
*  Medical Fee Act
*  Minimum Wage Act
   o  Overtime Rules in Pennsylvania
*  Wage Payment and Collection Law
*  Personnel File Inspection Act
*  Prevailing Wage Act
   o  Wage Rate Submittal Form
*  Seasonal Farm Labor Act
*  Underground Utility Line Protection Act
*  Prevailing Wage Statistics and Collections
*  Labor Standards Statistics and Collections
*  Prevailing Wage Rate Determination Search
*  Prevailing Wage Determination Request
*  Prevailing Wage Act
*  Prevailing Wage Regulations
*  Debarments
*  Certified Payroll Certificate
*  Apprenticeship and Training Act
*  Apprenticeship and Training Regulations
*  Apprenticeship and Training Program Overview
*  Wage Rate Submittal Form
*  Prevailing Wage Complaint Form
   o  Electronic Online Version
   o  Printer Friendly (PDF Download)
   o  Spanish Version (PDF Download)
*  Labor& Industry Road Construction Interpretation
*  Definitions for 29 County Building Construction Laborers
*  Definitions for 29 County Heavy, Highway Construction Laborers
*  Definitions for 7 County Building Construction Operators
*  Definitions for 22 County Building Construction Operators
*  Definitions for 29 County Heavy Equipment Operators
*  Definitions for 29 County Highway Construction Operators
*  Definitions for 33 County Building Laborers
*  Definitions for 33 County Heavy & Highway Laborers
*  Definitions for 33 County Building Operators
*  Definitions for 33 County Heavy & Highway Operators
*  Definitions for 5 County Building Laborers
*  Definitions for 5 County Heavy & Highway Laborers
*  Definitions for 5 County Building, Heavy, Highway Operators
*  Asbestos Removal--Asbestos Worker/Laborer
*  Truck Driver (Building, Heavy, Highway)
*  Painters (Building, Heavy, Highway)
*  Mandatory Workplace Postings for Minimum Wage and Prevailing Wage.
*  Updated minimum wage notification.
*  Updated minimum wage frequently asked questions.
*  Updated minimum wage statement of policy.

Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety
Technical International Building Code 2003 Advisories.
Contact Edward L. Leister, Director, BOIS (717-783-6304)
*  Advisory on Sections 302.1.1 and 302.2--Incidental use areas and accessory use areas. Issued March 3, 2005.
*  Advisory on Sections 310.1 and 310.2--Residential care facilities with 6-16 occupants. Issued April 1, 2005.
*  Advisory on Section 404.8--Travel distance. Issued October 29, 2004.
*  Advisory on Section 707.2--Shaft enclosure required (Exception 7). Issued March 3, 2005.
*  Advisory on Section 1014.1--Exit or exit access doorways required. Issued October 29, 2004.
*  Advisory on Section 1016.5--Corridor Continuity. Issued October 29, 2004.
*  Advisory on Section 1019.2--Enclosures required. Issued March 3, 2005
*  Advisory on Section 1019.1--Enclosures required (Exceptions 8 and 9). Issued March 3, 2005.
*  Advisory on Sections 3409.3 and 3409.6 (and IEBC sections 812.5 and 506.2)--Accessibility requirements applicable to changes of group or occupancy and alterations. Issued March 3, 2005. Revised and re-issued January 8, 2007.
*  Advisory on Sections 311.1 and 312--''S'' (Storage) versus ''U'' (Utility and miscellaneous use) Classification and use. Issued June 30, 2005. Revised July 27, 2006.
*  Technical International Building Code 2006 Advisories.
Contact Edward L. Leister, Director, BOIS (717-783-6304)
*  Advisory on Section 310.1 and 310.2--Residential care facilities with 6-16 occupants. Issued April 1, 2005. Revised January 26, 2007.
*  Advisory on Section 404.8--Travel Distance. Issued October 29, 2004. Revised January 26, 2007.
*  Advisory on Section 707.2--Shaft enclosure required (Exception 7)--Issued March 3, 2005. Revised January 26, 2007.
*  Advisory on Section 1015.1--Exit and exit access doorways required. Issued October 29, 2004. Revised January 26, 2007.
*  Advisory on Section 1017.5--Corridor continuity. Issued October 29, 2004. Revised January 26, 2007.
*  Advisory on Section 1020.1--Enclosures required. Issued March 3, 2005. Revised January 26, 2007.
*  Advisory on Section 1020.1--Enclosures required (Exceptions 8 and 9). Issued March 3, 2005. Revised January 26, 2007.
*  Advisory on Sections 3409.4 and 3409.7 (and IEBC sections 912.8 and 605.2)--Accessibility requirements applicable to changes of group or occupancy and alterations. Issued March 3, 2005. Revised January 26, 2007.
*  Advisory on Sections 311.1 and 312--''s'' (storage) versus ''U'' (utility and miscellaneous use) classification and use. Issued June 30, 2005. Revised January 27, 2007.

Uniform Construction Code Advisories
Contact Jon Balson, Chief, UCC division (717-346-2729)
*  Building Code Official (BCO) Certification
*  Health Care Facilities Act
*  Recreational Cabin Exclusion
*  State-owned Buildings
*  UCC Registration
*  Ground Snow Load. Revised on June 28, 2007
*  Manufactured Housing
*  Residential Care Facilities. Revised on June 28, 2007
*  Temporary Structures. Revised on March 31, 2008
*  Utility Service Connections
*  Accessibility Requirements in Certain Townhouses. Revised on June 8, 2007
*  Accessibility Requirements When Adding Non-Grade Level Floors. Revised on June 28, 2007
*  Certain Electrical Requirements With an Effective Date of January 1, 2008.
*  Public Roads and Accessibility.
*  Vending and lottery Machine Reach Ranges.


MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS

NON-REGULATORY PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

POLICY STATEMENTS:

*  ADA Policy Statement
*  HIV/AIDS Policy
*  Sexual Harassment Policy
*  Substance Abuse in the Workplace Policy
*  Workplace Violence Policy
   o  Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  Equal Opportunity Statement
   o  Contact: Kristi Smith (717) 861-8796
*  Operation of Clubs within National Guard Facilities
*  Privately Owned Weapons on National Guard Facilities
*  Smoking Policy
   o  Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  Public Affairs Airlift Policy
   o  Contact: Colonel Latchford (717) 861-8825 Army
Joe Black (717) 861-8675 Air
Lt Col Cleaver (717) 861-8468
*  Military Aircraft Flyovers
   o  Contact: Colonel Latchford (717) 861-8825 Army
Joe Black (717) 861-8675 Air
*  Use of Military Equipment for Civilian Organizations
John Maietta (717)-861-8648
*  Recreational Access to Fort Indiantown Gap
   o  Contact: Joe Hovis (717)-861-2806
*  Resident Abuse Policy and Procedures
*  Staff/Resident Fraternization Policy, Veterans' Homes
*  Handbook of Accounting Manual for State Veterans' Homes
*  HIPAA Policies and Forms for State Veterans' Homes
*  Scotland School for Veterans' Children Administrative Procedures and Policy Memoranda, including Student Disciplinary and Discharge Process
   o  Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
*  Standard Operating Procedure for Armory Rentals
*  Policy for State-Owned Family Housing and Conestoga Mobile Home Court
   o  Contact: Duke Munford (717) 861-8580

INTERNAL 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
*  Pennsylvania National Guard Military Regulations and Directives (PMR/PaANGR)
   o  Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  Discrimination Complaint Process
   o  Contact: Kristi Smith (717) 861-8796
*  Employee Orientation Checklist
*  Review of Procedures for Responding to PHRC/EEOC Complaints
*  Sexual Harassment: Your rights and responsibilities
*  DMVA Work Rules/Standards of Conduct
   o  Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  IT Policies and Procedures
   o  Contact: James Nelson (717) 861-8639

OTHER/GUIDANCE/INSTRUCTIONAL MANUALS:
*  Military Family Relief Assistance Program Guidelines
   o  Contact: Mrs. Patrice Jacoby (717)861-8268
*  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
   o  Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  Equal Opportunity Plan
*  Contract Compliance Plan for DMVA
*  DMVA Workforce Profile
*  Training Plan and Report
   o  Contact: Kristi Smith (717) 861-8796
*  Organizational and Functional Statement for the DMVA
*  Index of Administrative Publications (contains classified information) Pamphlet 310
*  Military Publications Index of Blank Forms (contains classified information) Pamphlet 25-32
   o  Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  Patient Care Policy Manual, Veterans' Homes
*  State Home Construction Grant Program
*  Veterans Administration Guidelines for State Veterans' Homes
   o  Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
*  Adjutant General's Biennial Report
   o  Contact: Lt Col Cleaver (717) 861-8468
*  Directory of Agencies Providing Information to Veterans
*  PA Veterans' Memorial
*  Telephone Directory for Veterans Organizations
*  Scotland School's Admission Packet
   o  Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
*  Digest and Explanation--Act 22 of 2006: Pennsylvania Merchant Marine World War II Veterans Bonus Act.
   o  Contact: David Heiland (717) 861-2856

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