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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 12-1497d

[42 Pa.B. 5011]
[Saturday, August 4, 2012]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

INTERNAL GUIDELINES

Bureau of Health Statistics and Research
• Policy and Procedures for Assisted Conception Birth Registrations (10/03)
Contact: Marina Mathew (717)783-2548

Division of Immunizations
• Perinatal HB Protocols
• Biological Room Standard Operating Procedures
• Quality Assurance Handbook
• Cold Chain Failure Follow-up (01/01/12)
• VFC Provider suspension (05/07/11)
Contact: Heather Stafford (717) 787-5681

STD Program
• Guidelines: Use of the Internet to Perform Partner Service and Health Education
Activities Contact: Kenneth McGarvey (717-783-0572)

Institutional Review Board
• Institutional Review Board Policies and Procedures (03/04)
Contact: Stephen Ostroff (717) 783-4677

OTHER

Bureau of Community Program Licensure and Certification
• Abortion Control Act (footnoted)
• Ambulatory Gynecological Surgery in Hospitals and Clinics Regulations (footnoted)
• Abortion: Making a Decision
• Services for Pregnant and Parenting Women
• Application of Abortion Control Act to Abortions Induced by Drugs
• Template (use is optional) for Patient Safety Plan
Contact: Ann Chronister Bureau of Licensing & Certification
• Recommendations for Buying a Hearing Aid
Contact: Jane True (717)783-1379

Drug and Alcohol Licensing Alerts
• Complaint Investigations (Licensing Alert 2-96)

• Clinical Supervisor Requirements (Licensing Alert 2-05)
• Dating of Signatures (Licensing Alert 4-05)
• Distinction between Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Services (Licensing Alert 3-97)
• Division of Drug and Alcohol Program Licensure Web Page (Licensing Alert 1-04)
• Drug and Alcohol Staffing Regulations Interpretive Guidelines (Licensing Alert 6-96)
• Electronic Clinical Records (Licensing Alert 1-05)
• Facility Closures (Licensing Alert 5-98)
• Financial Audits (Licensing Alert 1-11)
• Group Counseling (Licensing Alert 2-94 )
• Licensed Capacity (Licensing Alert 1-94 )
• Licensed Drug and Alcohol Treatment Providers Use of SCA Assessments as a Basis for Developing Clients Psychosocial Histories (Licensing Alert 1-07)
• Locked Storage Containers: Record Storage (Licensing Alert 2-04)
• 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 )
• Narcotic Treatment Program Take-Home Privileges (Licensing Alert 2-09)
• Nonresidential Facility Use of Buprenorphine (Licensing Alert 1-08)
• Older Adult Protective Services Act not Applicable to D&A Treatment Programs (Licensing Alert 1-01)
• Physical Examinations (Licensing Alert 1-96 )
• Physical Plant Standards (Chapter 705) (Licensing Alert 1-02)
• Project Director Requirements (Licensing Alert 5-05)
• 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)
• Revocation of Client Consent to Release Information (Licensing Alert 2-11)
• Satisfaction of Staff Training Requirements (Licensing Alert 1-12) (updates 1-10)
• 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 1-00)
• 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 in a Related Field (Licensing Alert 3-08)
• Staffing Regulations Qualifications/Degree in a Related Field (Licensing Alert 3-10)
• Staffing Regulations—Qualifications/Degree from a Foreign Non-Accredited University College (Licensing Alert 3-98)
• Staff Training Requirements for Health Care Professionals (Licensing Alert 2-12)
• 1998 Standards Deficiencies (Licensing Alert 4-99)
• Supervision of Counselor Assistants (Licensing Alert 2-08)
• Timing of Individual Training Plans (Licensing Alert 3-05)
• Unannounced Visits (Licensing Alert 5-96)
• Use of Non-Narcotic Drugs in a Drug and Alcohol Non-Residential Treatment Facilities (Vivatrol) (Licensing Alert 3-11)
• Verification of Training, Experience and Professional Licensure or Certification (Licensing Alert 2-99)
Contact: Cheryl Williams (717) 783-8675

Division of HIV/AIDS
• HIV Counseling and Testing Operations Manual
• Housing Opportunities For Persons With AIDS Operations Manual
• Coalition and Fiscal Agents Operations Manual
• Procedures and Consent Forms for HIV Antibody testing,CD4tests,Viral Load tests, Orasure tests and Rapid tests
• Combined Statewide Coordinated Statement of Need and Comprehensive Plan
• HIV Guidelines for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs in Pennsylvania
• Pennsylvania Community HIV Prevention Plan
Contact: Kenneth McGarvey (717) 783-0572

Bureau of Health Planning
• State Health Improvement Plan
• State Health Improvement Plan Special Report on the Health Status of Minorities in Pennsylvania
• 2008 SHIP Partnership Satisfaction Survey Analysis Report
• Results of the 2007 SHIP Affiliation Partnership Survey
• Registered Nurse Workforce Report
• Licensed Practical Nurse Workforce Report
• Nursing Educations Programs in Pennsylvania Report
• Physician and Physician Assistant Workforce Report
• Dentist and Dental Hygienist Workforce Report
Contact: Bob Richardson (Acting) (717)772-5298

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (Some of these documents are electronically available at http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/emergency_medical_services/14138)
• Prehospital Care Response Report
• Statewide Emergency Medical Services System Development Plan
• 2008 Annual EMS Report
• Reports on EMS System Issues
• EMS Statistics
• EMS Training Information
• EMS Practitioner Registry
• List of Disciplinary Sanctions Imposed
• Tool for Locating Regional EMS Councils by County
• EMS Incident Self Reporting Process

Information Bulletins
• EMS Information Bulletin #1—EMS Personnel Called to Active Military Duty (8/5/03)
• EMS Information Bulletin #2—Epinephrine Auto Injector Administration by EMTs (8/13/03)
• EMS Information Bulletin #3—EMS Vehicle Collision Accident Form (9/30/03)
• 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 #10—EMS License Plates (2/11/04)
• EMS Information Bulletin #11—Public Access AED (2/13/04)
• 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 #19—CD and Web-Based ACLS Programs (6/18/04)
• EMS Information Bulletin #20—Certificates, Wallet Cards and Patches (6/8/04)
• EMS Information Bulletin #21—System Status Management (6/18/04)
• EMS Information Bulletin #22—EMTs Assisting With ALS Procedures (7/28/04)
• EMS Information Bulletin #23—Ambulance Licensing Overview (10/19/04)
• EMS Information Bulletin #25—Surge Response Services Update (12/13/04)
• EMS Information Bulletin #26 AED Mode Use on ALS Monitor/Defibrillator Devices (4/11/2006)
• EMS Information Bulletin #27 Interfacility Transport Guidelines (7/8/2005)
• EMS Information Bulletin #28 Grand Rounds (7/25/2005)
• EMS Information Bulletin #29 EMS Office Organization Chart (8/3/2005)
• EMS Information Bulletin #30 Ambulance Vehicle Standards (10/19/2005)
• EMS Information Bulletin #31 Draft ALS Protocols (10/25/2005)
• EMS Information Bulletin #32 Patients Exposed to Tasers (11/10/2005)
• EMS Information Bulletin #33 New Electronic Applications (11/17/2005)
• EMS Information Bulletin #34 Ambulance Vehicle Markings (12/20/2005)
• EMS Information Bulletin #35 Updated AHA Standards (12/23/2005)
• EMS Information Bulletin #36 New BLS Protocols (4/7/2006)
• EMS Information Bulletin #37 Epinephrine Auto-Injector Approval Update (4/11/2006)
• EMS Information Bulletin #38 Implementation of New AHA Standards (5/23/2006) • EMS Information Bulletin #39A Statewide BLS Protocols and AED Utilization (10/31/06)
• EMS Information Bulletin #40 Update to Statewide BLS Protocol Course (11/14/06)
• EMS Information Bulletin #41 Revised Ambulance Licensure Equipment (11/17/06)
• EMS Information Bulletin #42 Changes to Scope of Practice and Equipment (11/17/06)
• EMS Information Bulletin #43 Continuing Education Requirements for ALS Medical Command Authorization (12/01/06)
• EMS Information Bulletin #44 Centralized Registration for the Learning Management System (12/31/06)
• EMS Information Bulletin #45 State Recognized CPR Programs (03/05/007)
• EMS Information Bulletin #46 Comprehensive Laboratory Improvement Amendments (03/19/07)
• EMS Information Bulletin #47 Replacement of Promethazine with Ondansetron (03/19/07)
• EMS Information Bulletin #48 Capnography Frequently Asked Questions (08/14/07)
• EMS Information Bulletin #50 First Responder Equivalences (11/05/07)
• EMS Information Bulletin #51 State Recognized CPR Programs (11/05/07)
• EMS Information Bulletin #52 Recognized Emergency Vehicle Operators Courses (11/05/07)
• EMS Information Bulletin #53 Medical Command Authorization 2007 (12/01/07)
• EMS Information Bulletin #54 Implementation of National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) (12/20/07)
• EMS Information Bulletin #55 National Ski Patrol (02/28/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #56 Paramedic—PHRN Certification Process (03/05/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #57 Air Ambulance Guidelines (06/23/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #58 Emergency Contraception Guidelines (10/07/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #59 Emergency Vehicle Operator Courses (10/20/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #60 Amended Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for Basic Life Support (10/27/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #61 Suspension of Ambulance Driving Privilege (11/13/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #62 Implementation of Updated Protocols (11/21/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #63 Basic Life Support Skill Sheets (12/31/08)
• EMS Information Bulletin #64 Operation of Ambulance and Other Emergency Vehicles While at Hospital Emergency Department (01/22/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #65 State Recognized CPR Programs (01/28/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #66 Guidelines for CPAP Devices (01/30/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #67 Trauma Patient Destination/Statewide Air Ambulance Transport Protocol (05/06/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #68 State Recognized CPR Programs (06/30/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #69 Approved Emergency Vehicle Operator Courses (07/01/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #70 Guidelines for Reflective Chevrons (09/08/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #71 Picture Identification Cards (09/08/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #72 Statewide BLS (605) and ALS (6005) Blast Protocols (09/15/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #73 (Amended) Paramedic Liability Protection (10/28/09)
• EMS Information Bulletin #74 Stretcher and Wheelchair Vehicle (02/08/10)
• EMS Information Bulletin #75 EMS Provider Examination Policy (04/10/10)
Contact: Joseph W. Schmider (717) 787-8740

Bureau of Facility Licensure and Certification
Division of Nursing Care Facilities (Long Term Care Provider Bulletins)

• Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation of Property by Nurse Aides or Others—LTC PB No. 22 (Revised 06/19/2012)
• Nurse Aide Registry Update—LTC PB No. 29 (Revised 06/19/2012)
• Training of Companions/Sitters in T18 or 19 Facilities—LTC PB No. 31 (Revised 6/19/12)
• Disposition of Patient Medications—LTC PB No. 35 (Revised 6/19/12)
• Exception/Waiver Requests—LTC PB No. 37 (Revised 6/19/12)
• Taping of Exit Conference—LTC PB No. 42 (Revised 6/19/12)
• Informal Dispute Resolution—LTC PB No. 44 (Revised 6/19/12)
• Surety Bond Requirements—Clarification of ''Obligee''—LTC PB No. 48 (Revised 6/19/12)
• Department Access to Records at Nursing Homes Pursuant to 35 P. S. § 448.813—LTC PB No. 49 (Revised 6/19/12)
• Advance Directives Requirements—LTC PB No. 58 (Revised 6/19/12)
• Independent Informal Dispute Resolution (Section 6111 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010/ Sections 1819(h) and 1919(h) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1395i-3(h) and 1396r(h), and 42 C.F.R. § 488.431)—LTC PB No. 2011-12 (Issued December 8, 2011)
• Department of State Referrals of Licensed Professionals when allegations have been unsubstantiated—LTC PB No. 2012-2-1 (Issued February 14, 2012)
• Long-Term Care Nursing Facility Independent Informal Dispute Resolution Act, Act 128 of 2011—LTC PB No. 2012-05-1 (Issued May 24, 2012)
Contact: Susan Williamson (717) 787-1816

Division of Acute and Ambulatory Care
• PA Department of Health Message Board http://app2. health.state.pa.us/commonpoc/content/FacilityWeb/FacMsgBoard.asp?Distribution=F&Selection=All
Contact: Joanne Salsgiver (717) 783-8980

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)

Division of Newborn Screening and Genetics
• Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program Guidelines for Infant Hearing Screening
• Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program: Pennsylvania Department of Health Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program Report on Screening and Follow-up for 2004-2006 Births
• Newborn Screening Provider Manual for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-Division of Newborn Screening and Genetics Bureau of Family Health
• Brochure to Parents: Pennsylvania Screening Services for Newborn Babies-Protecting Babies, Preventing Problems, Screening Right After Birth, Starting Treatment Early
• Application for Newborn Screening and Follow-up Program-Metabolic Formula Order Form
• Application for Services Metabolic Formula Program Pharmacy Selection Form
• Application for Services Metabolic Formula Program (Form No. HD1072F)
• Application for Services HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS INFORMATION SHEET
• Application for Services Certification and Authorization Statements
Contact: Will Cramer (717)346-2619
• WIC State Plan of Operations
Contact: Shirley Sword (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 Control Manual
• TB Outbreak Response Plan
Contact: Beth Butler (717)787-3981

STD Program
• STD Outbreak Response Plan
• STD Electronic Resource Guide, 2007 (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.
• Change in Civil Status Form, Form H105.132.
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 Death Record-Mail Requests, Form HD1107F
• 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
• Change in Civil Status Form, Form H105.132
Contact: Marina Matthew (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
• Sputum Collection for Tuberculosis
• Nasal or Throat Swab Procedure for Virus Isolation
Contact: Dr. Shahiedy Shahied (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: Dr. Shahiedy Shahied (610) 280-3464
• In-State Clinical Laboratory License Application
• Multiphasic Screening Procedure
• Out-of-State Laboratory Licensure Application
• Pennsylvania Clinical Laboratory Permit Application— Mobile Labs
• Pennsylvania Clinical Laboratory Permit Application—Screening Sites
• Instructions for Completing the Out-of-State Clinical Laboratory License Application
• Change of Status Form
• Laboratory Personnel Form
• Quality Assessment Document—Administrative
• Quality Assessment Document—Chemistry
• Quality Assessment Document—Cytology
• Quality Assessment Document—Hematology
• Quality Assessment Document—Immunohematology
• Quality Assessment Document—Immunology
• Quality Assessment Document—Microbiology
• Quality Assessment Document—Urinalysis
Contact: Dr. Shahiedy Shahied (610) 280-3464

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
• State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Pennsylvania Criminal History Policy and Code of Conduct (2011-01) July 1, 2011
Shannon Calluori (717) 346-0640

Office of Chronic Care
• List of Participating Practices
• List of Participating Payers
• Participation Agreement
• Aggregated Data by Region
• CMS Agreement
• Practice Performance Assessment Framework Tool
• Steering Committee Composition
• Physician Advisory Group Composition
• NCQA Certification Data
• Learning Sessions Materials
Contact: Dr. Marcela Diaz-Myers (717) 346-9712

 Many 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
2012-06 06/30/2012 Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department
2012-05 06/30/2012 Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations of Insurance Companies
2012-04 02/18/2012 Effective Dates for Small Group Health Insurance Rate Filings
2012-03 02/18/2012 Autism Spectrum Disorders Coverage—Maximum Benefit Adjustment
2012-02 02/04/2012 Workers' Compensation Fund Assessment
2012-01 02/04/2012 Mcare Rosemont Office Closing
2011-10 10/29/2011 Guidelines for Retention of Records by Insurers and Other Entities Subject to Examinations Conducted by the Insurance Department
2011-09 10/29/2011 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2011-08 09/03/2011 Children's Health Insurance Program; Benefit Changes and State Plan Amendment
2011-07 07/30/2011 Philadelphia Regional Office Closing
2011-06 07/30/2011 Advisory Notice—Rate Review Process Determination
2011-03 05/14/2011 Use of Misleading Professional Designations by Insurance Producers Selling Life Insurance or Annuities to Seniors
2011-02 03/19/2011 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment
2011-01 01/01/2011 Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,450
2010-12 10/30/2010 Certification as an Independent Review Organization; Long—Term Care Benefit Trigger Determinations
2010-11 10/30/2010 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2010-10 10/02/2010 Provisions of Act 51 of 2010
2010-09 08/14/2010 Mini-COBRA Coverage
2010-08 07/17/2010 Application for Written Consent
2010-07 07/03/2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act—Guidance for Compliance Filings
2010-06 07/03/2010 Repeal of Outdated Notices
2010-03 06/12/2010 2010 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment
2010-02 01/02/2010 Review Procedure Hearings; Cancellation or Refusal of Insurance
2010-01 01/02/2010 2009 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment
2009-11 11/28/2009 General Guidance for Disclosure of Prescribed Differences from NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles
2009-08 10/27/2009 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice and Amount of Assessment Action
2009-07 07/31/2009 Updated Guidelines for Record Retention
2009-06 06/27/2009 Autism Review Process
2009-03 04/11/2009 Autism Coverage
2009-02 02/14/2009 Property and Casualty Insurance Companies and Producers Issuing Certificates of Insurance in Pennsylvania
2009-01 02/14/2009 Community Health Reinvestment Activities
2008-08 10/18/2008 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2008-05 04/19/2008 Long-Term Care Partnership Program Effective Date and Revised Guidance Announcement
2008-02 01/12/2008 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2008-01 01/12/2008 Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,350
2007-06 12/01/2007 Arson and Insurance Fraud Reporting
2007-05 10/27/2007 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2007-04 09/30/2007 List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors
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
2005-11 11/19/2005 Financial Statement Filing Requirements for 2006
2005-10 10/29/2005 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
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
2004-02 04/17/2004 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Calculation of Podiatrist Liability
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
2002-10 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
2001-07 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 02/19/2000Federally Mandated Health Care Fraud and Abuse Reporting
06/28/1997 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms
04/12/1997 Deregulation of Accident and Health Forms
03/30/1996 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 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 Insur ance 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 Insur ance 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 Insurance Product Regulation 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 Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
• Labor and Industry Contract Compliance Policy Statement
• Weapons Policy Statement
• Disability—Related Employment Policy Statement
• Policy on Sexual Harassment
• Health Policy Statement
• Security Policy Statement
• Free Posters Announcement
• Workplace Violence Statement
• Workforce Investment Act Policy Statement

Office of Equal Opportunity
• Equal Opportunity Plan
• Methods of Administration
Contact: Khan Mitchell (717-787-1767)

Bureau of Workers' Compensation
• Occupational Disease under the Workers' Compensation Act-Guidelines for Employment Screening Programs under Act 115 of 2001 BWC Website: www.dli.state. pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Health Care Under the Workers' Compensation Act BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• General Provisions of Act 57 of 1996 BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
• OVR Numbered Memoranda
• 09-200.01 Ticket to Work Program
• 10-100.01 Records Retention
• 10-100.02 Driver Services for OVR Employees
• 10-100.03 OVR Case Sharing
• 10-100.04 OVR Case Filing System
• 10-200.01 Psychological Services—Qualifications, Approval, and Use of Psychological Providers and Services
• 10-200.02 Psychological Services—Guideline: Psycho- diagnostic and Vocational Assessment
• Updated IL/SS Handbook
• 10-300.01 Independent Living/Specialized Services Program Handbook 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/Petitions Filing Tutorial BWC Website:
www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Calculating 21-Day Compliance BWC Website:
www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Return-to-Work Model BWC Website:
www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• LIBC-507 Form Tutorial BWC Website:
www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• LIBC-9 Form Tutorial BWC Website:
www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• PA Workers' Compensation Employer Information Pamphlet, LIBC-200 (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for Employers.) BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker Pamphlet, LIBC-100 (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for Injured Workers.) Revised January 1, 2011. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker Pamphlet—Spanish Edition, LIBC -100-(ESP) (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for Spanish-speaking Injured Workers.) BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Failure to Insure Prosecutions. Updated April 2012. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Procedures for Completing an Application for Fee Review, LIBC-600 BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Notice to Claimant (LIBC-758) Changes to LIBC-758 effective June 6, 2011. BWC website: www.dli.state. pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Claim Petition for Benefits From the Uninsured Employer and Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund, LIBC-550. Updated June 30, 2011. BWC website: www. dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Notice of Claim Against Uninsured Employer, LIBC-551. Updated June 30, 2011. BWC website: www. dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Notice of Workers' Compensation Denial, LIBC-496. Revision effective April 20, 2011. BWC website: www. dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• 2011 Statewide Average Weekly Wage Schedule. Revised effective January 1, 2011. BWC website: www. dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Supplement Agreement for Compensation for Disability or Permanent Injury, LIBC-337. Change effective December 23, 2010. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Defendant's answer to Claim Petition, LIBC-374. Available online as of December 2010. BWC website: www. dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Statement of Purpose of Adoption of Usual and Customary Charge. Effective November 1, 2010. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'') • Medical Report, LIBC-9, Tutorial BWC website: www. dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• EDI (Electronic Data Interchange). Updated May 2011. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Death Claim Supplement to Compromise and Release, LIBC-749. Now available online as of January 2011. WCOA website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Employee/Dependent Statement Form. Revised March 2011. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Bureau Code Listings. Updated Monthly. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Bureau Annual Report. Updated February 2012. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• IRE Physician Listing. Updated Monthly. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Safety Committee Box Score. Updated Biweekly. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Governor's Award of Safety Excellence. Updated June 1 each year. BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Requirements for Excess Insurance
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-Insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
• Employer's Guide to Self-Insuring Workers' Compensation, LIBC-300 BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• 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. Updated September 11, 2011.
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. Updated September 11, 2011.
Contact: George W. Knehr, Chief, Self-insurance Division, BWC (717-783-4476)
• Certified Employer Network Overview
Contact: Bob Pierce, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
• Accident and Illness Prevention Service Provider Qualifications Guide
Contact: Bill Keefer, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1636)
• Insurer, Individual Self-Insured Employer and Group Self-Insurance Fund Accident and Illness Prevention Service/Program Audit Overviews
Contact: Bill Keefer, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1636)
• Contact Sheet
Contact: Bob Pierce, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
• Division Overview
Contact: Bob Pierce, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917) • HandS Flyers
Contact: Bob Pierce, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
• Iceburg-Hidden Costs of Accidents
Contact: Bob Pierce, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
• State Certified Workplace Safety Committee Program
Contact: Bob Pierce, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1917)
• PATHS: Pennsylvania Training for Health and Safety.
BWC website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')

OTHER:

Center for Workforce Information and Analysis
Contact: Sue Mukherjee (717-787-6507)
• New Hire Program forms for businesses to use to report new hires—found at www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us
• High Priority Occupations policy and petition information available at www.paworkforce.state.pa.us

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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: www.pawork force.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 website: 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 website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
• Workforce Investment Information Notice 9-02 dated January 8, 2003 regarding WIA performance measures.—found on the PA workforce website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: 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 website: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us

Minimum Wage Advisory Board
• Analysis of the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Increases in 2010.

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
• The OVR Annual Report—Sam Cost (717-772-1658).
• OVR Combined Agency State Plan Update—Sam Cost (717-787-1658)
• Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities—David Baum (717-787-5518)
• The OVR Rehabilitation Services Handbook—Nesta Livingston (717-783-6382)
• OVR Transition Pamphlet—Wendy Patterson (717-787-6695)
• OVR—Transition From Substance Abuse to Recovery and Work (A Guide for Vocational Rehabilitation) Dana Baccanti (717-772-1656)
• Getting Your Business Ready for ADA—ADA Questions—David Baum (717-787-5518)

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
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Notice
• Free Access to Statewide Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Notice
• Return-to-Work Program Notice (It is not the same as the SWIF Early Return to Work Program previously listed. Both are still in use.)
• Memo Concerning Section 305.2 of the Workers' Compensation Act.
• Notice to SWIF Policyholders Concerning their Obligation to Comply with Bureau Regulation 121.3b

Bureau of Workers' Compensation
• Workers' Compensation Rate Schedules. Revised February 2012. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Independent Review Examination Physician's Listing. Updated Monthly. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• 2010 Medical Access Study Executive overview. Updated July 2011. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Claim Petition for Additional Compensation from the Subsequent Injury Fund Pursuant to Section 306.1 of the Workers' Compensation Act, LIBC-375. Updated February 2010. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• News & Notes (A Bureau of Workers' Compensation Public Newsletter). Published February 2012. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• 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). Updated January 2011. Contact: Information Services Helpline (717-772-3702)
• Workers' Compensation and Workplace Safety Annual Report BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Report of Insurer/Self-Insured Employer Performance. Revised June 3, 2012. BWC Website: www.dli.state. pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Work Injuries & Illnesses Report (Annual Statistical Publication). Updated February 2012. BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Frequently Asked Questions Workers' Compensation BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Frequently Asked Questions Health Care Services Review BWC Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Frequently Asked Questions Workplace Safety Committee Certification Program BWC Website: www.dli. state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'') *Office of Adjudication Petition Count WCOA Website: www.dli. state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Obtaining WC Hearing Transcripts WCOA Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Medicare Policy: Evaluation and Approval of WC Lump Sum Settlements WCOA Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Accommodation Requests WCOA Website: www.dli. state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Lawyer Referral Service Information (Web guideline) WCOA Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Appeal Forms and Their Instructions WCOA Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Compromise & Release Form. Updated February 1, 2011. WCOA Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Informal Conference Request Form WCOA Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Subpoena Form. Revised October 31, 2010. WCOA Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Alternative Dispute Resolution Pamphlet WCOA Website: www.dli.state.pa.us (''Workers' Compensation'')

Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
(Contact: William Trusky 717-783-7838)
• LICB-25/26, Appeal From Judge's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
• Workers' Compensation Appeal Board- Overview of Program
• Instructions for Completing the Appeal Form
• 2012 Hearing Dates
• FAQs
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/workers%27_compensation_appeal_board/10314

Interpreter Law, Act 172 of 2006
(Contact: Richard Lengler 717-705-0464)
• Model Voir Dire for Qualifying a Non-Certified Sign Language Interpreter or Transliterator
• Model Voir Dire for Qualifying a Non-Certified Foreign Language Interpreter
• Suggested Oath
• Pennsylvania Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Interpreters
• Presiding Officer Checklist
• Interpreter Checklist
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Interpreter's Law Guide http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=614764&mode=2

Office of Unemployment Compensation Benefits
(Contact: Terri Smith 717-772-1478)
www.uc.pa.gov
• DUA-5 Disaster Unemployment Assistance
• UC-23 Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Filing Materials Checklist
• UC-23 (ESP) Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Filing Materials Checklist (Spanish)
• UC-33 UC Services, Unemployment Compensation Service Centers
• UC-98 A Quick Reference Guide for UC
• UC-98(ESP) A Quick Reference Guide for UC (Spanish)
• UC-200 Poster Protect Your Business From Higher Taxes • UC-304 Record of Job Applications and Work Search Activities
• UC-304 (ESP) Record of Job Applications and Work Search Activities (Spanish)
• UC-600 Poster: Report UC Fraud
• UC-601 Poster: UC Fraud is a Crime
• UC-602 Cheating the System
• UC-700 UC Claims Poster (Private Employers)
• UC-700(ESP) UC Claims Poster (Spanish)
• UC-700A UC Claims Poster (State Employers)
• UC-701 UC Reduction of Benefits poster
• UC-701 (ESP) UC Reduction of Benefits poster (Spanish)
• UC-704 Poster Filing for Unemployment Benefits Online
• UC-704(ESP) Poster Filing for Unemployment Benefits Online (Spanish)
• UC-705 Poster UC Services
• UC-705 (ESP) Poster UC Services
• UC-725 UC Bookmark (English-Spanish)
• UC-1097 Shared-Work pamphlet
• UC-1300 Federal Health coverage Tax Credit/ATAA
• UC-1300A Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit/RTAA
• UC-1300B Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit/RTAA
• UC-1609 How to Apply for UC benefits (State Employers)
• UC-1609 (INS) Instructions for Commonwealth Agencies When Completing Form
• UC-1609 How to Apply for Unemployment Compensation (UC) Benefits
• UC-1609P How to Apply for UC benefits (Private Employers)
• UC-1609P (INS) Instructions for Employers When Completing Form UC-1609P How to Apply for Unemployment Compensation (UC) Benefits
• UCP-1 PA UC Handbook
• UCP-1 (ESP) PA UC Handbook (Spanish)
• UCP-8 State Unemployment Compensation and Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plans
• UCP-9 Unemployment Compensation Extended Benefits (EB) Period Beginning February 2009
• UCP-9 (ESP) Unemployment Compensation Extended Benefits (EB) Period Beginning February 2009 (Spanish)
• UCP-11A Trade Act of 2002
• UCP-11A (ESP) Trade Act of 2002 (Spanish)
• UCP-11B Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009
• UCP-11B (ESP) Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009
• UCP-11C Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011
• 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 Withholding from UC
• UCP-25 Employee Unemployment Compensation Withholdings
• UCP-26 Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) Program
• UCP-26 (ESP) Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) Program (Spanish)
• UCP-36 Employers' Reference Guide to Unemployment Compensation
• UCP-37 Your Unemployment Benefit Guide
• UCP-37 Your Unemployment Benefit Guide (Spanish)
• UCP-39 UC Services for Employers • UCP-41 UC Eligibility Issues*UCP-41 (ESP) UC Eligibility Issues (Spanish)
• UCP-42 (ES-2762) UC Employer Rights

Office of Unemployment Compensation Benefits—Discontinued Non-Regulatory Documents
• UCP-28 Services Provided by Pennsylvania Teleclaims
• UCP-11 Assistance for Workers under Trade Act of 1974.
• UCP-11(ESP) Assistance for Workers under Trade Act of 1974

Office of Unemployment Compensation Tax Services
• PA-100 Pennsylvania Enterprise Registration Form and Instructions
• UCP-7: The Problem of ''Localized'' and ''Nonlocalized'' Employment
• UCP-16: UC for Reimbursable Employers
• UCP-18: UC Appeals Information
• UCP-18 (ESP): Compensación por Desempleo
• UCP-22: Relief From Charges for Contributory Employers Questions and Answers
• UCP-25: PA Employee UC Withholdings
• 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 Reports 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

Bureau of Labor Law Compliance
Contact: David E. Heller, Director (717-787-3681)
• Apprenticeship and Training Act
• Apprenticeship and Training Program Overview—forms application
• Child Labor Law—LLC-17, Schedule of Work Hours
• Child Labor Complaint Form
• Application for Permit for Employment of a Minor in Theatrical and Other Performances
• Newspaper Carriers
• Equal Pay Law
• Industrial Homework Law—Industrial Homework Application/Application Renewal
• Industrial Homework Certification
• Medical Fee Act
• Minimum Wage Act—Minimum wage complaint form
• Overtime Rules in Pennsylvania
• Wage Payment and Collection Law
• Personnel File Inspection Act
• Prevailing Wage Act
• Wage Rate Submittal Form
• Seasonal Farm Labor Act—Contractor/Agent LLC—6 Applications for Farm Labor
• 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
• Current Labor & Industry debarment list
• Certified Payroll Certificate
• Apprenticeship and Training Regulations
• Prevailing Wage Complaint Form
 • Electronic Online Version (PW)
 • Printer Friendly (PDF Download)
 • Spanish Version (PDF Download)
• Labor & Industry Road Construction Interpretation
• Check form list
• HITS Incident Report Form
• Employment of Minors as Ambulance Attendants
• 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.
• Act 102 Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act Frequently Asked Questions
• Act 102 Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act PowerPoint
• Act 102 Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act Complaint Form
• Act 102 Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act General Overview
• Regulations Governing the Employment of Minors in Performances
• Act 72 Construction Workplace Misclassification Act Workplace Poster in English and Spanish
• Act 72 Construction Workplace Misclassification Act Complaint Form in English and Spanish
• Act 72 Construction Workplace Misclassification Act Summary in English and Spanish
• Act 72 Construction Workplace Misclassification Act Copy of Law
• Solar Panel Classification Information
• Personnel File Complaint Form

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 1019.1—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 ''S'' (Storage) versus ''U'' (Utility and Miscellaneous Use) classification and use. Issued June 30, 2005. Revised January 9, 2008.
• 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 1007.1—Accessible Means of Egress Required—Issued July 16, 2008.
• Advisory on Section 1007.6—Areas of Refuge—Issued July 16, 2008.
• Advisory on Section 1008.1.3.4—Access-controlled Egress Doors—Issued January 30, 2008.
• 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 Section 1020.1.5—Discharge identification barrier. Issued January 30, 2008.
• 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 ''S'' (Storage) versus ''U'' (Utility and Miscellaneous Use) classification and use. Issued June 30, 2005. Revised January 9, 2008.
• Uniform Construction Code Advisories
Contact: Joseph P. Marchioni, Chief, UCC Division (717-346-2729)
• Accessibility-Only Plan Reviews and Inspections.
• Building Code Official (BCO) Certification. Revised November 14, 2007.
• Certain Electrical Requirements with an Effective Date of 1/1/08.
• Ground Snow Loads. Revised June 28, 2007.
• Health Care Facilities Act
• Measuring Kitchen Base Cabinets for an ''Obstructed High Side Reach''
• Manufactured Housing
• One- and Two-Family Dwelling Fire Protection of Floors. Issued August 1, 2011.
• One- and Two-Family Dwelling Sprinkler Installation. Issued August 1, 2011.
• Recreational Cabin Exclusion
• Residential Care Facilities. Revised on July 12, 2010.
• Sprinkler System Shop Drawings
• ''State-Owned Buildings''
• Temporary Structures. Revised on January 19, 2011.
• Townhouse Sprinkler Installation. Revised on August 1, 2011.
• Utility Service Connections Accessibility Directives
Contact: Edward L. Leister, Director, BOIS (717-783-6304)
• Accessibility Requirements in Certain Townhouses
• Accessibility Requirements When Adding Non-Grade Level Floors
• Additions and Accessible Exits
• Measuring Kitchen Base Cabinets for an ''Obstructed High Side Reach Range''
• Public Pools and Accessible
• Temporary Certificates of Occupancy & Accessibility
• Vending and Lottery Machine Reach Ranges
Advisories on Elevators & Other Lifting Devices
Contact: Michael J. Mellon, Jr., Chief, Elevator Division (717-214-4320)
• Building Approval Information
• Common Application Deficiencies
• Controller Change Alterations
• Emergency Permits
• Excessive Car Top Clearance
• Governors in Hoistway
• Hoistway Certifications
• Jack Replacement
• Major Repair-Equipment Number
• New Construction vs. Alterations
• Pit Ladders
• Proof of Contract
• Temporary Construction Elevators
• Variances
• VRCs
• Wheelchair and Stairchair Lifts
• Work/Equipment in Machine Rooms

INDUSTRIAL BOARD
Contact: Donna Suskie Administrator (717-787-6114)
• Board description.
• Appeal/Variance/Extension of Time Procedures.
• Meeting Dates.
• FAQs
• LIIB 115 Fire and Panic Act form.
• LIIB 117 Uniform Construction Code form
• LIIB 118 Elevators and Other Lifting Devices form
• LIIB 119 Request for Industrial Board Plans form
• LIIB 121 Flammable and Combustible Liquids form
• LIIB 122 Liquefied Petroleum Gas form
• LIIB 303 Boiler form
• LIIB 305 Unfired Pressure Vessel form

PENNSAFE
Contact: Carol Freeman/Barbara Dychala (717-783-2071)
Right to Know Publications:
• PSF-4 Employee Workplace Notice
• PSF-5 What It's All About: PA Worker & Community RTK Act
• PSF-7 Employer Right to Know Information Packet—Hazardous Substance Survey Form (booklet)
• PSF-8 Compliance Materials for Public Sector Employers Hazardous Substance Survey Form (booklet)
• PSF-9 Occupational Exposure to Lead
• PSF-13 You Have a RTK: Public Sector Employees
• PSF-22Environmental Hazardous survey Form
• PSF-23 Compliance Checklist for Public Sector Employers
• PSF-25 You Have A RTK About Hazardous Chemicals In Your Community
• PSF-29 RTK Request for Information/Complaint Form
• PSF-30 RTK After The Inspection: What Happens Next?
• PSF-31 RTK Training Program For Public Sector Employers (Leaders Guide)
• PSF-32 RTK Training Workbook For Public Sector Employees
• PSF-33 RTK Steps to Processing an Inquiry
• PSF-34 RTK Training Guidelines for Public Sector Employers
Workplace Safety Publications:
• PSF-11 WSC Technical Assistance Manual
• PSF-16A WSC Course Evaluation Form
• PSF-37-1 Safety Committee Training: Module 1 Safety Committee Dynamics
• PSF-37-2 Safety Committee Training: Module 2 Hazard Identification
• PSF-37-3 Safety Committee Training: Module 3 Accident Investigation
• PSF-37-4 Safety Committee Training: Module 4 Additional Resources, Certified Safety Committee Resources
• Guidance Manual PennSafe website: www.dli.state. pa.us (Keywords: PATTS, HSSF)


MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS

POLICY STATEMENTS:
• ADA Policy Statement
• HIV/AIDS Policy
• Sexual Harassment Policy
• Substance Abuse in the Workplace Policy
• Workplace Violence Policy
 o Contact: Office of Administration (717) 861-8850
• Equal Opportunity Statement
 o Contact: DMVA/HR (717) 861-8796
• Operation of Clubs within National Guard Facilities
• Privately Owned Weapons on National Guard Facilities
 o Contact: Office of Chief Counsel (717) 861-8503
• Smoking Policy
 o Contact: Office of Administration (717) 861-8849
• Public Affairs Airlift Policy
 o Public Affairs (717) 861-8468
• Military Aircraft Flyovers
 o Public Affairs (717) 861-8468
• Use of Military Equipment for Civilian Organizations
 o Contact: Military Support (717) 861-8938
• Recreational Access to Fort Indiantown Gap
 o Contact: FTIG Training Site (717) 861-8155
• 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
 o Contact: Bureau of State Veterans' Homes (717) 861-8903
• Standard Operating Procedure for Armory Rentals
• Policy for State-Owned Family Housing
 o Contact: Bureau of Facilities and Engineering (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)
• Discrimination Complaint Process
 o Contact: DMVA/HR (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: Office of Administration (717) 861-8550
• IT Policies and Procedures
 o Contact: OA/IT (717) 861-8639

OTHER/GUIDANCE/INSTRUCTIONAL MANUALS:
• Military Family Relief Assistance Program Guidelines
 o Contact: MFRAP (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: Office of Administration (717) 861-8550
• Equal Opportunity Plan
• Contract Compliance Plan for DMVA
• DMVA Workforce Profile
• Training Plan and Report
 o Contact: DMVA/HR (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: Office of Administration (717) 861-8550
• Patient Care Policy Manual, Veterans' Homes
• State Home Construction Grant Program
• Veterans Administration Guidelines for State Veterans' Homes
 o Contact: Bureau of State Veterans' Home (717) 861-8903
• Directory of Agencies Providing Information to Veterans
• PA Veterans' Memorial
• Telephone Directory for Veterans Organizations


PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF
PROBATION
AND PAROLE

Publications available through the Pennsylvania  Board of Probation and Parole
Parolee Handbook (December 2011)
Parolee Handbook (Spanish Version is currently being  translated)
Parole 101 (March 2012)
Pennsylvania's Reentry System: Towards Safer Communi ties (March 2012)
Effective Parole Systems Don't Just Happen
Understanding Pennsylvania Parole
Law Enforcement Collaboration
Building Your Life as a Veteran While on Parole (January  2012)
Parole Violator Center Program (January 2012)
Parole Violator Center Program (Spanish Version)
Employer Benefits of Hiring Individuals on Community  Supervision
Preparing for Your Return to the Community: What  Offenders and Their Families
Need to Know (December 2011)
Careers with the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and  Parole
Questions and Answers on Parole Agent Jobs
PBPP 361 Decisional Instrument
PBPP Procedures and associated forms
Contact: Sherry Tate 717-787-6208


PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON
CRIME
AND DELINQUENCY

Office of Criminal Justice System Improvements
• U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, ''Byrne Formula Grant Program Guidance''
• U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Fact Sheets
• Minimum Standards for Criminal Justice Advisory Boards (CJABs)
• 2009/2010 School Resource Officer Funding Announcement
• 2009/2010 County Criminal Justice Advisory Board Initiatives Funding Announcement
• 2009/2010 County Intermediate Punishment (IP) Funding Announcement
• 2009/2010 Drug & Alcohol/Restrictive Intermediate Punishment (D&A/RIP) Funding Announcement
• 2009/2010 NCHIP Funding Announcement
• 2010 Paul Coverdell National Forensic Science Improvement Funding Announcement
• 2009/2010 Project Safe Neighborhood-Western District Funding Announcement
• 2009/2010 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Funding Announcement
• 2009/2010 Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund (SAEDRF) Funding Announcement
• 2011 Regional Policing Funding Announcement
• 2010 Under 10K Better Automation and Sharing by Law Enforcement Funding Announcement
• 2010 Mental Health Courts Funding Announcement
• 2010 (ARRA) Under 10K, Law Enforcement, Technology and Equipment Funding Announcement
• 2010 (ARRA) Justice Practitioner Job Creation and Retention Funding Announcement
• 2010 (ARRA) Technology Funding Announcement
• 2010 (ARRA) Reentry Funding Announcement
• 2010 (ARRA) Alternatives to Incarceration Funding Announcement
• 2010 (ARRA) Problem Solving Courts Funding Announcement
• 2010 (ARRA) Adult Probation Officers and Common Pleas Court Personnel Funding Announcement
• 2010 (ARRA) Local Law Enforcement Hiring/Overtime Initiatives Funding Announcement
• 2010 (ARRA) Statewide Forensic Peer Support Funding Announcement
• 2009 (ARRA) Central Booking Administration
• 2010 Law Enforcement Accreditation Program
• 2010 Pennsylvania Chiefs Association Pennsylvania State Accreditation
• PCPA Training Support (ARRA)
• 2011 Coverdell PA POLLS—End Point Support Funding Announcement
• 2011 Coverdell PA POLLS—Infrastructure Support Funding Announcement
• 2012/13 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Funding Announcement (currently open)
• 2012 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program Funding Announcement
• Capital Case Litigation Initiative 2010 Funding Announcement
• Capital Case Litigation Initiative 2011 Funding Announcement
• 2010 (ARRA) PSP Megan's Law Modernization System Funding Announcement
• 2010 (ARRA) SOAB Process Enhancements Funding Announcement
• 2011 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Funding Announcement
• 2010 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program 2010 (RSAT) Funding Announcement
• 2011 Restrictive Intermediate Punishment-Drug and Alcohol Funding Announcement
• 2011 Philadelphia Family Justice Center Funding Announcement
• 2011 PA DOC Culinary Arts Program Funding Announcement
• 2010/2011 JNET Facial Recognition System Improvement Funding Announcement2010 Juvenile Court Judges Commission PaJCMS Deployment Funding Announcement.
• 2010 PCS Legislation Reform Updates Funding Announcement
• 2011 ARRA Criminal History Records Improvement Funding Announcement
• 2012 County Intermediate Punishment Funding Announcement
• 2011 Criminal Justice Advisory Board Initiatives Funding Announcement
• 2011 Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Funding Announcement
• 2010/11 NCHIP Central Booking Funding Announcement
• 2011 NCHIP-PFAD Technical Support Funding Announcement
• 2012 PCPA Training Support Funding Announcement
• 2011/12 PSN- Western Dist/Anti-Gang Funding Announcement
• 2011 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (RSAT) Funding Announcement (opening)
• 2011 Substance Abuse Education (SAEDRF) Category 1 & 2 Funding Announcement
• 2011 Substance Abuse Education (SAEDRF) Category 3 Funding Announcement
• 2012 Substance Abuse Education (SAEDRF) Category 3 Funding Announcement (opening)
• 2012/2013 Drug and Alcohol Restrictive Intermediate Punishment Funding Announcement
• 2012 Mental Health and Justice Housing Initiative Funding Announcement
• 2011 Single Solicitation for Local Initiatives (JAG) Funding Announcement
• 2011 PA Virtual Training Network
• 2011 Offender Identification Improvements and Expansion Funding Announcement

Constables Education and Training Board
• Constables' Training Bulletins and Annual Reports, August 1994 to present.
• Constables' Education and Training Board (CETB) instructor information produced solely for contractor schools.—Updated (NOV 07) and adopted by the CETB as an official policy.
• CETB / PCCD policy on Act 233 payments
• PA Constables' Classroom Code of Conduct—Adopted August 2008
• Constable Record Form
• Criteria for instructors as listed on constables' certification application. Form updated October 2009.
• Constable Background Check Form
• Act 49 Constable Training Grievance Form
• Basic, Continuing Education, Firearms, Optional and Transfer Enrollment Forms
• Request for Basic and Continuing Education Waiver Forms

Deputy Sheriffs
• Deputy Sheriffs' Training Bulletins and Annual Reports, April 1990 to present.
• Deputy Sheriffs' Education & Training Board (DSETB) Policy, updated March 2009.
• Code of Conduct for deputy sheriffs training, distributed by training contractor to trainees in each basic training and waiver class.
• Employment Form
• Basic Training Physical Form
• DSETB Instructor Application
• DSETB Time & Training Waiver Applications
• DSETB Physical Training Standards

Office of Financial Management and Administration
• PCCD Applicant's Manual and related documents on PCCD website,
• U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of the Comptroller, Financial Guide.
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governor's Office, Management Directive 305.20, Grant Administration.
• Funding guidelines disseminated as needed by various offices.
• External Quick Start Guides for Egrants.
• PCCD Egrants Help Center Documents.
• PCCD Policy for Addressing Complaints Regarding Inherently Religious Activities.
• Memo from the Federal Office of Management and Budget regarding ACORN.
• Agreement Addendum for Implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
• ARRA Special Conditions for JAG.
• Certification as to Recovery Act Funding/Reporting Requirements (JAG).
• ARRA Special Conditions for VOCA.
• Certification as to Recovery Act Funding/Reporting Requirements (VOCA).
• STOP Recovery Act Implementation Plan.
• ARRA Special Conditions for STOP.
• Certification as to Recovery Act Funding/Reporting Requirements (STOP).
• Certification of Compliance with Statutory Eligibility Requirements of VAWA.
• Revised Standard Subgrant Conditions.
• Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act guidance.
• Responding to Discrimination complaints for Recipients of Federal Funds.
• Time and Effort Reporting Standards.
• Fiscal Accountability document
• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Information for PCCD Applicants
• Reporting Requirements under Section 1512(c) of the Recovery Act—Additional Information

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Funding announcements that provide guidelines and requirements for applicants:
• Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG), November 2011.
• 2012 Targeted Evidence-Based Programs, February 2012.
• 2012 SAEDR OJJDP Category 3 Research-based, March 2012.
• Resource Center for Evidence-based Programs and Practices, January, 2012.
• Programs to Benefit Children of Luzerne County, January 2012.
• Juvenile Justice System Enhancement: Planning and Implementation, April 2012.

Office of Victims' Services

Victims Compensation
• Victims Compensation Claim Form. (Standard) (Updated 6/10)
• Victims Compensation Claim Form. (One Page) (Updated 8/10)
• Spanish Signature Page (11/06).
• Financial Assistance for Victims of Crime pamphlet (English 6/10, Spanish 02/11 and Braille).
• Compensation Resource Guide for Victim Service and Allied Professionals brochure (English and Spanish). (Updated 3/12)
• Rights and Services Available to Victims of Crime in PA—Notification Booklet (revised—4/09).
• Victim Advocate Manual—rewritten 2010 and merged with Standard Operating Guidelines.
• Victims Compensation Assistance Program Standard Operating Guidelines. (merged with Victim Advocate Manual)
• DAVE Brochure for online access of compensation claims, updated 04/08.
• Brochure of victim resources/materials request form, current 2007.
• Restitution/Compensation Brochure (new 5/08).
• Stolen Benefit Cash Claim form (updated 4/09).
• Vehicular Claim Addendum Form (updated 3/07).
• Large Print VCAP Short form (updated 4/06).
• VCAP Survey Comment Cards (Updated 10/11).
• Emergency Compensation Award Application (updated 8/10).
• Forensic Rape Examination Claim Form (updated 10/11).
• Protocols and Billing Procedures for Forensic Rape Examinations (updated 6/11).
• Handout Pads (English and Spanish) and Braille (updated 12/07).
• Law Enforcement Poster (updated 7/05).
• Public Awareness Posters (5/08).
• Law Enforcement Fact Sheet (4/08)
• Relocation Expenses (4/07)
• Compensation Benefits for Child Victims and their Families (9/08)

Victims Services
• Local Policy Board Requirements, revised June 2009.
• STOP Violence Against Women Funding Announcement, 2010-2012.
• Rights and Services Act (RASA) Funding Announcement 2011-2012.
• VOCA Funding Announcement, 2011-2013.
• VOCA Funding Guideline Amendment: Mass Violence, 2000.
• Consolidated Victim Service Program Standards, effective 2009.
• Address Confidentiality Program Funding Announcement 2012
• Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Funding Announcement 2012-2013
• PDAI Training and Technical Assistance Funding Announcement 2011.
• STOP PCAR/PCADV Training and Technical Assistance Initiative Funding Announcement 2011-2012.
• PA Chiefs of Police Association VCAP Funding Announcement 2011.
• Victims of Crime Act Statewide Funding Announcement 2011-2013.
• Substance Abuse Demand Reduction and Education Funding Announcement 2012
• Statewide Crisis Response Initiative Funding Announcement 2012.
• Office of Victims' Services Annual Report 2009-2010.

Office of Research Evaluation and Strategic Planning
• Criminal Justice Population Projections Protocol.
• Research, Evaluation, Data collection, and Analysis Advisory Committee Protocol.

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