[37 Pa.B. 4267]
[Saturday, August 4, 2007]INSURANCE
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I. NOTICES:
Executive Office
Insurance Department Notices
No. Date Published Description 2007-03 06/16/2007 Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations (Effective 07/01/2007) 2007-02 06/16/2007 Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations (Effective 07/01/2007) 2007-01 04/17/2007 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment 2006-12 11/18/2006 Flood Insurance Training Requirements 2006-11 11/11/2006 List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors 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Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 2006-08 07/08/2006 Repeal of Outdated Bulletins and Notices 2006-07 06/24/2006 Professional Corporations, Professional Associations and Partnerships 2006-06 06/24/2006 Notice of Agent Education and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 2005-10 10/29/2005 Medical 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, Special Projects Office, 7l7-787-4429; fax 7l7-705-3873II. OTHER:
Administrative Hearings Office
Digest of Automobile Policy Terminations (Act 68 and 78)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile Insurance Administrative HearingsDigest of CAT Fund Adjudications
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile CAT Fund Administrative HearingsDigest of Homeowners Policy Terminations (Act 205)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Homeowners Insurance Administrative HearingsDigest of Agency Terminations (Act 143)
Administrative Hearing Officer Decisions on Insurance Agency Administrative HearingsPractice and Procedure Digest
Describes the Administrative Hearing Process
Contact: J. Fralick, Asst. Hearings Administrator, Administrative Hearings Office, 7l7-783-2126; fax 7l7-787-8781Office of Policy, Planning and Administration
Public Documents Room Procedures
Procedures to review public documents at the Insurance DepartmentRegulatory Procedures Manual
Internal procedures regarding drafting of regulations
Contact: Peter Salvatore, Special Projects Office, 7l7-787-4429; fax 7l7-705-3873
LABOR AND INDUSTRY
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Secretary Stephen M. Schmerin
* 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 StatementOffice 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: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
* Coordinated Care Organizations
Contact: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
* Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund
Contact: John T. Kupchinsky, Director, BWC (717-783-5421)GUIDANCE MANUALS:
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
* OVR Counselor Policy Manual
Contact: Roger Barton (717-772-3511) Office of Vocational RehabilitationBureau of Workers' Compensation
* PA Workers' Compensation Employer Information Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation guidelines for employers.)
Contact: Employer Information Services (717-772-3702)
* Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for injured workers.)
Contact: Employer Information Services--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228
* Section 305 Prosecutions
Contact: John Strawser (717-787-3567)
* BWC Forms Tip Sheets
Contact: Claims Information Services--long distance within PA: 1-800-482-2383, local or outside PA: 717-772-4447, TTY 1-800-362-4228
* Procedures for Completing an Application for Fee Review
Contact: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, 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 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.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 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.usOffice 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 ActBureau 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: Eileen K. Wunsch, Chief, Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
* Claim Petition for Additional Compensation from the Subsequent Injury Fund pursuant to section 306.1 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Contact: Claims Information Services--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: Employer Information Services (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--website at www.dli.state.pa.us link workers' comp and Bureau of Workers' Compensation
* Workplace Injuries & Illnesses Report (Annual Statistical Publication)
Contact: Terry Titus (717-787-3361)
* Medical Cost Containment Regulations Reference (Mailed on request.)
Contact: Eileen Wunsch (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
* UCP-7 The Problem of ''Localized'' and ''NonLocalized'' Employment
* 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
* Form UCP-1(SC), Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Handbook
* ''UC Issues Update'' quarterly newsletter
* 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 UCBureau of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances--Discontinued Non-Regulatory Documents
* UCP-28 Services Provided by Pennsylvania TeleclaimsBureau of Employer Tax Operations
* UCP-29 Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation (UC) Tax Appeals
* UCP-32 Employee or Independent Contractor?
* 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 NewsletterUnemployment 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 OrderBureau 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 Food Service Employee Incentive Program
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)
* 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 policyBureau 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, UCC Administrator (717-787-3806)
* Building Code Official (BCO) Certification
* Health Care Facilities Act
* Recreational Cabin Exclusion
* State-owned Buildings
* UCC Registration
* Ground Snow Loads
* Manufactured Housing
* Residential Care Facilities
* Temporary Structures
* Utility Service Connections
* Accessibility Requirements in Certain Townhouses
* Accessibility Requirements When Adding Non-Grade Level Floors
MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS
NONREGULATORY 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
o Joe Black (717) 861-8675 Air
o Lt Col Cleaver (717) 861-8468
* Military Aircraft Flyovers
o Contact: Colonel Latchford (717) 861-8825 Army
o Joe Black (717) 861-8675 Air
* Use of Military Equipment for Civilian Organizations
o John Maietta (717)-861-8648
* Recreational Access to Fort Indiantown Gap
o 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) 861-8580INTERNAL 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) 861-8639OTHER/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
PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE
Publications available through the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole
Parole in Pennsylvania (English)
Parole in Pennsylvania (Spanish)
Parolee Handbook (English)
Parolee Handbook (Spanish)
Careers in Probation and Parole (English)
Careers in Probation and Parole (Spanish)
PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY
Bureau of Training Services
* Constables' Training Bulletins, August 1994 to present.
* Deputy Sheriffs' Training Bulletins, April 1990 to present.
* Criteria for instructors as listed on constables' certification application.
* Constables' Education and Training Board (CETB) instructor information, produced solely for contractor schools.
* Code of Conduct for deputy sheriffs training, distributed by training contractor to trainees in each basic training and waiver class.
* Deputy Sheriffs' Education & Training Board Policy, approved December 2005.
* DARE Officers Policy and Procedures Manual.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)
* 2007/2008 DARE Funding Announcement
* 2007/2008 School Resource Officer Funding Announcement
* 2007/2008 County Criminal Justice Advisory Board Establishment Funding Announcement
* 2007/2008 County Criminal Justice Advisory Board Initiatives Funding Announcement
* 2007 County Intermediate Punishment (IP) Funding Announcement
* 2007 Drug & Alcohol/Restrictive Intermediate Punishment (D&A/RIP) Funding Announcement
* 2007 NCHIP Funding Announcement
* 2007 Paul Coverdell National Forensic Science Improvement Funding Announcement
* 2007 Project Safe Neighborhood-Western District Funding Announcement
* 2007 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Funding Announcement
* 2007 Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund (SAEDRF) Funding Announcement
* 2007 Police on Patrol (POPs) Funding AnnouncementOffice of Financial Management and Administration
* PCCD Applicant's Manual on PCCD website, revised May 2001.
* 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 divisions.
* PCCD Grant Procedures Manual, June 2001.
* External Quick Start Guides for Egrants.
* PCCD Egrants Help Center Documents.Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Funding announcements that provide guidelines and requirements for applicants:
* Research-Based Delinquency and Violence Prevention Program Funding, February 9, 2007.
* Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG), November 20, 2006.
* State Partnership and federal Title V Funding, February 9, 2007.Center for Research, Evaluation and Statistical Analysis
* Funding guidelines for research/evaluation projects, April 15, 2004.
* Funding guidelines for research/evaluation projects, October 15, 2004.
* Funding guidelines for research/evaluation projects, December 7, 2004.
* Funding guidelines for research/evaluation projects, August 26, 2005.
* Funding guidelines for research/evaluation projects, June 7, 2006.
* Funding guidelines for research/evaluation projects, April 5, 2007.Office of Victims' Services
Victims Compensation
* Victims Compensation Claim Form. (Standard)
* Victims Compensation Claim Form. (One Page)
* Spanish Signature Page.
* Financial Assistance for Victims of Crime pamphlet.
* Compensation Resource Guide for Victim Service and Allied Professionals brochure.
* Rights and Services Available to Victims of Crime in PA booklet. (revised-June 2003)
* Victim Advocate Manual--revised 2006.
* Victims Compensation Assistance Program Procedure Manual.
* Victims Compensation Assistance Program Standard Operating Guidelines.
* Annual Report for FY 2005-2006.
* Compensation Fact Sheet--Information for Law Enforcement.
* Compensation Instruction Sheets: Counseling Claims; Crime-Scene Cleanup Claims; Death Claims and Funeral Expenses; Loss of Earnings Claims; Loss of Support Claims; Motor Vehicle Related Claims; Personal Injury Claims; Relocation Expense Claims; and Stolen Benefit Cash Claims.
* Victim Service Program Referral Handbook 2005.
* Compensation Update Sheets, 2/05, 3/05, 4/05, 6/05, 8/05, 2 documents in 10/05, 11/05, 2 documents 4/06--8/06, 9/06, 11/06, 2 documents 1/07.
* Brochure for online access of compensation claims, current 2007.
* Brochure of victim resources/materials request form, current 2007.Victims Services
* Local Policy Board Requirements, revised June 2004.
* STOP Funding Announcement, 2007.
* Rights and Services Act (RASA) Funding Announcement, revised June 2006.
* VOJO Funding Announcement, revised June, 2006.
* VOCA Funding Announcement, 2007-2009.
* VOCA Funding Guideline Amendment: Mass Violence, 2000.
* Project STRONG Announcement, May 2005.
* DCSI/JAG Announcements, March 2006.
* Concept paper formats, March 2006.
* State Victim/Witness Standards and Procedures Manual, April 1999.
* Victims of Juvenile Offenders (VOJO) Standards and Procedures, effective December 2000.
* Comprehensive Victim Service Center Standards, Revised February 2001. Monitoring tools for Drug Control and System Improvement (DCSI), Applications through Project STRONG, VOJO, revised June 2006; RASA, revised June 2006; Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), revised June 2006; STOP, revised 2005.Pennsylvania Weed and Seed Program
* Operations Manual, current for 2006.
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