DOL Extends Email Option for Workers' Comp Service Orders
Published Date: 3/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep using its current electronic service orders without any changes, making it easier for employers, insurance carriers, claimants, and their reps to skip certified mail. This means less paperwork and no extra costs or delays. They’re asking for public feedback now to keep things smooth and simple.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Keep Electronic Waiver for Employers
The Department of Labor will continue using the existing electronic service order (LS-801) that lets employers and insurance carriers waive service by registered or certified mail. This keeps paperwork down and avoids extra costs or mailing delays for businesses.
Electronic Waiver for Claimants and Reps
If you are a claimant or an authorized representative, the Department of Labor will keep using the current electronic form (LS-802) that lets you waive service by registered or certified mail. That means less paperwork and no extra mailing costs or delays for claimants and their representatives.
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