CHANGES TO COMMISSION FORMS

The Commission edited the language on the Form 50, Form 30, Form 32 and Form 18 for the purposes of clarity and judicial expediency. In addition to these changes the Commission discontinued the use of the Form 22. Any Form 22 submitted after the below effective date will be returned.

 

Changes to the Form 50

  • The “Date of Injury or Illness” has been removed since the information is captured in item number one (1).
  • 9a has been changed in order to determine if claimant is at MMI for purposes of determining if the claim is subject to mandatory mediation. This section must be completed or the Form will be returned.
  • 13a and 13b are eliminated. Use check box number 13 for filing of a claim, and use check box number 14 to request a hearing.
  • A check box has been included for electronic service as an option for service. The email address used for service must match what is listed in eCase or with the S.C. Bar Association.

 

Changes to the Form 30

  • Language has been added regarding mediation.
  • A check box has been included for electronic service as an option for service. The email address used for service must match what is listed in eCase or with the S.C. Bar Association.

 

Changes to the Form 18

  • Requesting an informal conference and sending a memo to the Commission is no longer available via this form. To request an informal conference send a letter to the Judicial Department or an email to conferences@wcc.sc.gov.

 

Changes to the Form 32

  • The word “appeal” was removed from the titling of the form since it may be used by a pro se claimant on any filing fee.

Effective March 1, 2019 all pleadings submitted on outdated forms will be returned.

If you have questions regarding this information, please contact one of MGC's South Carolina workers' compensation attorneys.

 

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