Benefits: Auxiliary
Markovich
v. Liberty Northwest [06/14/07] 2007 MTWCC 21
As part of a vocational rehabilitation plan, Petitioner understood that
he would receive auxiliary benefits in an amount not to exceed the $4,000
limit set forth in § 39-71-1025, MCA, and that these benefits would
be used to purchase a computer and pay for reasonable relocation expenses.
When Petitioner chose not to relocate, Respondent paid for the computer
and Petitioner’s travel expenses and the $4,000 statutory limit
was reached. Petitioner is not entitled to receive additional travel
expenses from Respondent. |
McCoy
v. Benefis Healthcare [11/19/02] 2002 MTWCC 59 Commuting to
and from school to fulfill a rehabilitation plan is "travel" required
to "implement a rehabilitation plan." Under section 39-71-1025(3), MCA
(1997), auxiliary benefits are available to reimburse a claimant for
such travel. |
Applegate
v. Liberty Northwest Ins. [10/9/02] 2002 MTWCC 45 While
an insurer may refuse auxiliary benefits, such refusal may be disputed
by the claimant, in which case the dispute may be mediated and thereafter
resolved by the Workers' Compensation Court. |
| Applegate v. Liberty Northwest Ins. [10/9/02] 2002 MTWCC 45 Commuting to and from school to fulfill a rehabilitation plan is "travel" required to "implement a rehabilitation plan." Under section 39-71-1025(3), MCA (1999), auxiliary benefits are available to reimburse a claimant for such travel. |