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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 09-1389g

[39 Pa.B. 4501]
[Saturday, August 1, 2009]

[Continued from previous Web Page]


INSURANCE

I.  NOTICES:

Executive Office
Insurance Department Notices

No. Date Published Description
2009-06 06/27/09 Autism Review Process
2009-05 06/20/09 Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations (Effective    07/01/09)
2009-04 06/20/09 Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations (Effective    07/01/09)
2009-03 04/11/09 Autism Coverage
2009-02 02/14/09 Property and Casualty Insurance Companies and Producers    Issuing Certificates of Insurance in Pennsylvania
2009-01 02/14/09 Community Health Reinvestment Activities
2008-08 10/18/08 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice    of and Amount of Assessment Action
2008-05 04/19/08 Long-Term Care Partnership Program Effective Date and    Revised Guidance Announcement
2008-04 02/16/08 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment
2008-02 01/12/08 Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2008-01 01/12/08 Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to    $1,350
2007-06 12/01/07 Arson and Insurance Fraud Reporting
2007-05 10/27/07 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice    of and Amount of Assessment Action
2007-04 09/30/07 List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors
2007-01 04/17/2007 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment
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2006-08 07/08/2006 Repeal of Outdated Bulletins and Notices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
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 02/05/2005Reporting 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, 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 Insurance 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 Insurance 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 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 Statement

Office 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
BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keywords ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Health Care under the Workers' Compensation Act/Medical Fee Updates
Contact: Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
*  Coordinated Care Organizations
Contact: Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
*  Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund
BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  General Provisions of Act 57 of 1996
BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Healthcare Under the Workers' Compensation Act
BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
*  OVR Numbered Memoranda
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 Tutorial
BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Calculating 21-Day Compliance
BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Return-to-Work Model
BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  LIBC-507 Form Tutorial
BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  LIBC-9 Form Tutorial
BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  PA Workers' Compensation Employer Information Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for Employers.)
BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker Pamphlet (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for injured workers.)
BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker Pamphlet-Spanish Edition (Workers' compensation Guideline for Spanish-speaking injured workers.)
Contact: BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Section 305 Prosecutions
Contact: John Strawser (717-787-3567)
*  Procedures for Completing an Application for Fee Review
Contact: 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)
*  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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us
*  Workforce Investment Information Notice 9-02 dated January 8, 2003 regarding WIA performance measures.-found on the PA workforce Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: 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 Web site: www.paworkforce.state.pa.us

Minimum Wage Advisory Board
*  Analysis of the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Increases in 2008. Contact: Secretary Sandi Vito (717-787-3756)

Office 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 Act

Bureau 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: Health Care Services Review Division, BWC (717-772-1912)
*  Independent Review Examination list of Physicians
BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Flow of a Claim
BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  2007 Medical Access Study Executive overview
BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Claim Petition for Additional Compensation from the Subsequent Injury Fund pursuant to section 306.1 of the Workers' Compensation Act
Contact: Information Services Helpline--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: BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  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: Information Services Helpline (717-772-3702)
*  Workers' Compensation and Workplace Safety Annual Report
Contact: BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Report of Insurer/Self-Insured Employer Compliance--Web site at www.dli.state.pa.us link workers' comp and Bureau of Workers' Compensation
*  Workplace Injuries & Illnesses Report (Annual Statistical Publication)
Contact: Thomas Dinsmore, Chief, Claims Management Division, BWC (717-772-0621)
*  Medical Cost Containment Regulations Reference (Mailed on request.)
Contact: Health Care Services Review Division (717-787-3486)
*  Frequently Asked Questions Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Contact: BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Frequently Asked Questions Office of Adjudication
Contact: BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Number of Petition Assignments Per County
Contact: BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Instructions on Ordering Hearing Transcripts
Contact: BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Medicare Information
Contact: BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Directions for Making Accommodation Requests
Contact: BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Lawyer Referral Service Information (Web guideline)
Contact: BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Appeal Forms and Their Instructions
Contact: BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Compromise & Release Form
Contact: BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')
*  Mediation Procedures
Contact: BWC Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keyword: ''Workers' Comp'')

Office of Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Allowances
(Contact: Craig Pontz 717-783-0605)
*  UC-98 A Quick Reference Guide for UC
*  UC-98(ESP) A Quick Reference Guide for UC (Spanish)
*  UC-700 UC Claims Poster
*  UC-700(ESP) UC Claims Poster (Spanish)
*  UC-704 Poster Filing for Unemployment Benefits Online
*  UC-704(ESP) Poster Filing for Unemployment Benefits Online (Spanish)
*  UC-725 UC Bookmark (English-Spanish)
*  UC-1609 How to Apply for UC benefits (State Employers)
*  UC-1609P How to Apply for UC benefits (Private Employers)
*  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) Periodo de extension de beneficios (EB) de compensacion por desempleo a comenzar en febrero del 2009
*  UCP-11A Trade Act of 2004
*  UCP-11A (ESP) Trade Act of 2004 (Spanish)
*  UCP-11B TRADE AND GLOBILIZATION ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2009
*  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 UC
*  UCP-25 Employee Unemployment Compensation Witholdings
*  UCP-26 Emergency EUC Program
*  UCP-26 (ESP) Emergency EUC Program (Spanish)
*  UC-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
*  UCP-37(ESP) A Guide for Setting Up a Claim by Internet or (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-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 Newsletter

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.

Unemployment 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 Order

Bureau 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
   *  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
*  Medical Fee Act
*  Minimum Wage Act
   *  Overtime Rules in Pennsylvania
*  Wage Payment and Collection Law
*  Personnel File Inspection Act
*  Prevailing Wage Act
   *  Wage Rate Submittal Form
*  Seasonal Farm Labor Act
*  Underground Utility Line Protection Act
*  Prevailing Wage Statistics and Collections
*  Labor Standards Statistics and Collections
*  Interpretation of Maintenance Work for Road Projects Under Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act
*  Prevailing Wage/PennDOT Treatments
*  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
   *  Electronic Online Version
   *  Printer Friendly (PDF Download)
   *  Spanish Version (PDF Download)
*  Labor& Industry Road Construction Interpretation
*  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 policy.
*  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

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 1019.2--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, Chief, UCC division (717-346-2729)
*  Building Code Official (BCO) Certification
*  Health Care Facilities Act
*  Recreational Cabin Exclusion
*  State-owned Buildings
*  UCC Registration
*  Ground Snow Load. Revised on June 28, 2007
*  Manufactured Housing
*  Residential Care Facilities. Revised on June 28, 2007
*  Temporary Structures. Revised on March 31, 2008
*  Utility Service Connections
*  Accessibility Requirements in Certain Townhouses. Revised on June 8, 2007
*  Accessibility Requirements When Adding Non-Grade Level Floors. Revised on June 28, 2007
*  Certain Electrical Requirements With an Effective Date of January 1, 2008.
*  Public Roads and Accessibility.
*  Vending and lottery Machine Reach Ranges.

PENNSAFE
Contact: Thomas J. Ward, Director, (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-28 Safety First (Tri-fold )
*  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 Web site: www.dli.state.pa.us (Keywords: PATTSHSSF)
*  SARA Title III & PA ACT 165: PATTS Online Tier II Chemical Inventory Reporting Requirements & Fee


MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS

NON-REGULATORY PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

POLICY STATEMENTS:
*  ADA Policy Statement

*  HIV/AIDS Policy
*  Sexual Harassment Policy
*  Substance Abuse in the Workplace Policy
*  Workplace Violence Policy
   *  Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  Equal Opportunity Statement
   *  Contact: Kristi Smith (717) 861-8796
*  Operation of Clubs within National Guard Facilities
*  Privately Owned Weapons on National Guard Facilities
*  Smoking Policy
   *  Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  Public Affairs Airlift Policy
   *  Contact: Colonel Latchford (717) 861-8825 Army
   *  Joe Black (717) 861-8675 Air
   *  Lt Col Cleaver (717) 861-8468
*  Military Aircraft Flyovers
   *  Contact: Colonel Latchford (717) 861-8825 Army
   *  Joe Black (717) 861-8675 Air
*  Use of Military Equipment for Civilian Organizations
   *  John Maietta (717)-861-8648
*  Recreational Access to Fort Indiantown Gap
   *  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
   *  Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
*  Standard Operating Procedure for Armory Rentals
*  Policy for State-Owned Family Housing and Conestoga Mobile Home Court
   *  Contact: Duke Munford (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)
   *  Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  Discrimination Complaint Process
   *  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
   *  Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  IT Policies and Procedures
   *  Contact: James Nelson (717) 861-8639

OTHER/GUIDANCE/INSTRUCTIONAL MANUALS:
*  Military Family Relief Assistance Program Guidelines
   *  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
   *  Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  Equal Opportunity Plan
*  Contract Compliance Plan for DMVA
*  DMVA Workforce Profile
*  Training Plan and Report
   *  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
   *  Contact: Jeff Thomas (717) 861-8849
*  Patient Care Policy Manual, Veterans' Homes
*  State Home Construction Grant Program
*  Veterans Administration Guidelines for State Veterans' Homes
   *  Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
*  Adjutant General's Biennial Report
   *  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
   *  Contact: Cecil Hengeveld (717) 861-8903
*  Digest and Explanation -Act 22 of 2006: Pennsylvania Merchant Marine World War II Veterans Bonus Act.
   *  Contact: David Heiland (717) 861-2856


PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE

Publications available through the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole
Parolee Manual
Parolee Manual (Spanish Version)
Parole 101 (2009)
Towards Safer Communities (2009)
Reentry Court Program (2009)
The Release Plan: For Inmates and Families
Contact: Sherry Tate (717) 787-6208


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.--Has been updated (NOV 07) and adopted by the CETB as an official policy.
*  CETB / PCCD policy on Act 233 payments
*  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 (DSETB) Policy, approved December 2005.
*  DSETB instructor criteria
*  DSETB Physical Training Standards
*  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 Announcement

Office of Financial Management and Administration
*  PCCD Applicant's Manual on PCCD Web site, revised May 2009.
*  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.
*  PCCD Policy for Addressing Complaints Regarding Inherently Religious Activities.

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 2008.
*  Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG), October 2008.
*  School-Based Probation Officer Funding, February 2008.
*  Evidence-Based Programs Initiative February 2008.
*  Juvenile Justice Programs Training and Technical Assistance, February 2008.
*  Competency Development, October 2008.
*  Communities That Care, April 2009.
*  Regional Competency Development, May 2009.

Center for Research, Evaluation and Statistical Analysis
*  PCCD Applicant's Manual, revised May 2009

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 (English, Spanish and Braille).
*  Compensation Resource Guide for Victim Service and Allied Professionals brochure (English and Spanish).
*  Rights and Services Available to Victims of Crime in PA-Notification Booklet (revised-9/08).
*  Victim Advocate Manual--revised 2006.
*  Victims Compensation Assistance Program Procedure Manual.
*  Victims Compensation Assistance Program Standard Operating Guidelines.
*  Annual Report for FY 2007/08.
*  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.
*  Compensation Update Sheets, 9/06, 11/06, 2 documents 1/07.
*  DAVE Brochure for online access of compensation claims, updated 10/07.
*  Brochure of victim resources/materials request form, current 2007.
*  Restitution/Compensation Brochure (new 5/08).
*  Stolen Benefit Cash Claim form (updated 5/07).
*  Vehicular Claim Addendum Form (updated 3/07).
*  Large Print VCAP Short form (updated 4/06).
*  VCAP Survey Comment Cards (Updated 6/08).
*  Emergency Compensation Award Application.
*  Forensic Rape Examination Claim Form (updated 11/07).
*  Protocols and Billing Procedures for Forensic Rape Examinations.
*  Handout Pads (English and Spanish) and Braille (updated 12/07).
*  Law Enforcement Poster (updated 7/05).
*  Public Awareness Posters.

Victims Services
*  Local Policy Board Requirements, revised June 2009.
*  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, December 2006.


PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY

POLICY STATEMENTS

Rental Housing Program 12 Pa. Code, Sections 31.11-31.25 Contact: Holly Glauser-Abel (717.780.3876) Owner-Occupied Residential Housing Program 12 Pa. Code, Sections 31.101-31.105 Contact: Kate Newton (717.780.3891) Mortgage Loan Program 12 Pa. Code, Sections 31.111--31.117 Contact: Kate Newton (717.780.3891)

Policy Statement on Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (including Program Guidelines, Act 91 Notice, and list of counseling agencies) 12 Pa. Code, Section 31.201 et seq. Contact: Daryl Rotz (717.780.3940) Privacy Policy Contact: Tony Julian (717.780.3824)

GUIDANCE MANUALS

Development Division
PHFA Multifamily Housing Application and Guidelines (contains PennHOMES, Taxable and Tax-Exempt Financing and    Low Income Housing Tax Credit Guidelines)
PHFA Preprocessing Manual for Projects with Agency Federal HOME Funds
PHFA Preprocessing Manual for Projects with Agency Reserve Funds
Contact: Kristina Miller (717.780.3876)

Technical Services Division
Architectural Submission Guide
Submission Guide for Small Projects
PHFA Preconstruction Meeting Guide
General Payout Procedures for Mortgagors & Contractors
Contact: Kristy Provost (717.780.1846)

Housing Management Division
PHFA Property Operations Manual
PHFA Section 8 Non-Performance Based Property Operations Manual
PHFA Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Compliance Manual
Contact: Barbara Huntsinger (717.780.3818)
PHFA Financial Reporting Manual for Agency Finance Properties and Tax Credit Only Properties (No Agency Financing)
Contact: Kathy Hughes (717.780.3820)

Housing Services Department
Senior Supportive Services Program Manual with PennHOMES/Low Income Tax Credit Requirements
Supportive Services Program Manual with Section 8 Requirements
Family Supportive Services Program Manual with PennHOMES/Low Income Tax Credit Requirements
Family Supportive Services Program Manual with Philadelphia Family Resource Center Initiative Requirements
Family Supportive Services Program Manual with Pennsylvania Family Resource Center Program Requirements
Family Supportive Services Program Manual with Philadelphia Escrow/Waiver Requirements
Quick Connections (supportive services newsletter)
Contact: Crystal Baker (717.780.1808)

Single Family Housing Division
PHFA Seller's Guide
HOMESTEAD Program Guidelines
Contact: Kate Newton (717.780.3891)
Individual On-Lot Sewage Disposal System Loan Program Guidelines
Contact: Gary Zimmerman (717.780.1899)

INTERNAL GUIDELINES
Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program Policies and Procedures
Contact: Daryl Rotz (717.780.3940)
PHFA Board Minutes and Resolutions
Bylaws of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
PHFA Right To Know Act Policy
Contact: Carrie Barnes (717.780.3911)
PHFA Employee Manual
Contact: Susan Heilig (717.780.4335)

OTHER
Anti-Predatory Lending
Anti-Predatory Lending Workbook
Anti-Predatory Lending and Foreclosure Prevention Presentation-CD-Rom
Anti-Predatory Lending and Foreclosure Prevention-Trainer's Guide
Contact: Andrea Cunningham (717.780.3839)
PHFA Annual Report
Pennsylvania Housing Study (available only on Web site at www.phfa.org)
PHFA Homebuyer Workbook
Doable Renewable Home (Accessibility Workbook)
Report on the Economic Benefits of Affordable Housing Development in Pennsylvania
Report on the Use of Act 137--Implementation of Pennsylvania's County Housing
Trust Fund Legislation
Answers to Common Questions about the Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Loan Program (fact sheet)
List of Counseling Agencies for Mortgage Bankers and Brokers and Consumer Equity Protection Act (Act 55 of 2001)
Refinance to an Affordable Loan Program (REAL)--Fact Sheet
Homeowners' Equity Recovery Opportunity Loan Program (HERO)--Fact Sheet
Employer Assisted Housing Initiative (EAH)--Handout
Contact: Paula Brightbill (717.780.3915)

PHFA Brochures
Programs Information of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Keystone Home Loan Program (English & Spanish)
Keystone Home Loan PLUS Program (English and Spanish)
Homeownership Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
Important Information About the Federal Recapture Tax
Home Energy Efficiency and Home Buying
Homeowners' Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (English & Spanish)
Future Homebuyer Education
Homebuyer Tips (English and Spanish)
Housing Services
PennHOMES Multifamily Rental Development Funding Program
Business Opportunities with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Tax Credit Program
Mortgage Programs Guide
PAL--Introducing the Affordable Apartment Locator
Visitability in PA
Renovate & Repair Loan Program (R&R)
Comprehensive Homeownership Counseling Initiative
Don't Get Hooked by Predatory Lending
Contact: Paula Brightbill (717.780.3915)

Additional information is available on PHFA's web site (www.phfa.org) from time to time (including funding notices, Requests for Proposals, and news and public notices)


PENNSYLVANIA INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY--PENNVEST

Guidelines:
*  PENNVEST: Financing Clean Water for Pennsylvania, 2008.
*  On-Lot Sewage Disposal System for the Individual Homeowner Funding Program, 2009.
*  General Information Brochure 2008
*  PENNVEST Annual Report, 2007-2008.
*  Liquid Assets/ Newsletter
*  Brownfield Redevelopment Guidelines & Forms
*  Handbook for PENNVEST Waste Water Projects
*  Handbook for PENNVEST Drinking Water Projects
*  PENNVEST ON-LINE--2009
   *  Mission
   *  PENNVEST Process
   *  How to Apply
   *  Cap Rates by County
   *  Guide to Uniform Environmental Review Process
   *  Single Audit Process Pamphlet
   *  Continuing Education Guidelines & Forms
   *  Continuing Education-Environmental Training Partnership
   *  Frequently Asked Questions
   *  Legislation & Regulations
   *  Financial Assistance Simulator
   *  Compare Subsidy Calculator
   *  Utility Guide
   *  Annual Financial Statement/Audit Report Submission
   *  Contract Guidance
   *  Presentations and Training
Contact: Lou Ann Buffington (717) 787-8138.

Public Procedure:
*  PENNVEST Right to Know Policy
Contact: Kathlyn Domitrovich (717) 783-4493.

Internet Policy:
*  PENNVEST Privacy Policy
*  PENNVEST Site Security
Contact: Laura A. Lewis (717) 783-4491.


PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Public School Employees' Retirement System

POLICY STATEMENTS (BENEFITS):

*  Paying of Benefits when PSERS has been Notified of Pending or Completed Divorce Action
*  Purchase of Service Waiving of Payroll Deductions
*  Paying Death Benefits when Ex-Spouse is Last Named Beneficiary
*  Contested Death Benefits
*  Maternity Leave of Absence
*  Elimination of Frozen Present Value
*  Crediting Service For Lockouts
*  Method of Payment For Purchase of Service
*  Return to School Service for an Emergency Annuitant
*  Direct Rollover Limitations
*  Overpayments and Direct Rollovers
*  Alternate Retirement Dates and Termination Date
*  Special Retirement Incentive 30-Year Window
*  Inactive Interest
*  Employment and Income Restrictions for Disability Annuitants
*  Interpretation of Declaration of Intent to Retire Under Mellow
*  Multiple Service Election
*  Leaving Service Before Age 62 With Less Than Ten Years of Service
*  Converting Hours to Days
*  Crediting Purchases of Service during a Non-Qualifying Year
*  Definition of ''School Year''
*  Rate of Contribution
*  Paying Death Benefits and Collecting Overpayments from Deceased Members' Accounts
*  Activated Military Leave (Approved Military Leave of Absence)
*  Paying Death Benefits and Collecting Overpayments from Deceased Members' Accounts
*  Activated Military Leave (Approved Military Leave of Absence)
*  Paying Death Benefits and Collecting Overpayments from Deceased Members' Accounts
*  Cadet Nurse Service
*  Birthday Rule for Determining Eligibility for Retirement Benefits
*  Designation of Primary and Contingent Alternate Payees in an Approved Domestic Relations Order
*  Processing Faxed Documents
*  Contested Death Benefits
*  Purchase of Service Payment Plan
*  Purchase of Previous Non-Qualifying School Service
*  Worker's Compensation Offset Under Act 57
*  Multiple Service Purchases-Payment Plans
*  Out-of-State Service Purchases-Amended Policy for Determining Eligibility & Calculating Service Credit
Contact: Evelyn Tatkovski (717) 720-4734

GUIDANCE MANUALS:

PSERS Active Member Handbook (Current Ed. 4/2007)
PSERS Retired Member Handbook (Current Ed. 5/2007)
PSERS Update-Annually (January)
PSERS Pamphlets:
   Let's Talk About: Leaving PSERS & Your Employment Benefits (5/2007)
   Let's Talk About: Taxes on Your Retirement Benefits (9/2009)
   Let's Talk About: Disability Retirement Benefits (6/2006)
   Let's Talk About: Being Retired (02/2009)
   Let's Talk About: Your Retirement Benefit and Divorce (6/2007)
   Let's Talk About: Death Benefits During Employment (11/2003)
   Let's Talk About: Death Benefits During Retirement (4/2001)
   Let's Talk About: Purchasing Credit for Service (06/2008)
   Let's Talk About: Returning To Service After Retirement (07/2008)
Sample Domestic Relations Order and Instruction Memo
PSERS Retirement Chalkboard (Active Members Newsletter)
PSERS Benefits Hotline (Retired Members Newsletter)
The Employer Bulletin
PSERS Employer Reference Manual
Contact: Evelyn Tatkovski (717) 720-4734

DECISIONS:

*  PSERS Board of Trustees Adjudications Topics:
Accelerated Option
Act 1991-23 (''Mellow Bill'')
Beneficiary Change
Change Employment Status
Change of Option
Change Retirement Date
Class T-D Election
Cost of Living Increase
Credited Years of Service
Death Benefit
Disability
Divorce
Effective Date of Retirement
Emergency Return To Service
Final Average Salary
Frozen Present Value
Forced Maternity Leave
Full-Year Service
Health Care Premium Assistance
Mandatory Membership
Membership Eligibility
Merchant Marine
Military Service (purchase of)
Multiple Service Credit
Non Qualifying Part-Time Service
Overpayment
Payment of Interest
Pension Forfeiture
Purchase of Service
Recalculation of Benefit
Reinstatement
Retirement-Covered Compensation
Return To Public School Service
Service Adjustment
Tax Collector
Miscellaneous
Contact: Evelyn Tatkovski (717) 720-4734

INTERNAL POLICY STATEMENTS and GUIDELINES:

*  PSERS Board Automation Policy
*  PSERS Bylaws
*  PSERS Election Procedures and Guidelines
*  PSERS Public Market Emerging Investment Manager Program Policy
*  PSERS External Board Appointment and Attendance Policy
*  PSERS Domestic Proxy Voting Guidelines
*  PSERS International Proxy Voting Guidelines
*  PSERS Investment Policy Guidelines
*  PSERS Public Information Policy
*  PSERS Securities Litigation Policy
*  PSERS Travel and Education Policy
Contact: Evelyn Tatkovski (717) 720-4734

OTHER:

*  PSERS Web site: www.psers.state.pa.us
*  PSERS Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Includes Mission Statement)
*  PSERS Board Minutes and Resolutions
*  PSERS Asset Allocation Plan
*  Actuarial Report (annual and 5 year)
*  Actuarial Tables and Computational Procedures, Pa. Bulletin, Vol. 31, No. 14, pp. 1930-1945, April 7, 2001
*  Health Options Program Enrollment Package
Contact: Evelyn Tatkovski (717) 720-4734

Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System

POLICY STATEMENTS: (Contact: James B. Allen) (717) 787-2065:

*  Calculation of Withdrawing Plan's Portion of Retired Member's Reserve
*  Allocation of Excess Interest to Municipal Account, Member's Accounts, and Retired Member's Reserve Accounts
*  Portability: Individual Member
*  Portability: Plan Spin-offs
*  Business and Educational Travel Policy
*  Return to Work Policy Statement
*  Public Information
*  PMRS Indemnification
*  Permanent Employee
*  Contractor Insurance
*  Excess Interest Process
*  Investment Guidelines
*  Plan Withdrawal Procedures
*  Proxy Voting Guidelines
*  Actuarial Tables
*  Disability Reserve Funding
*  Overpayment Policy
*  Designating Signatories

GUIDANCE MANUALS: (Contact: James B. Allen) (717) 787-2065:

*  PMRS Notes & News
*  PMRS Pamphlets:
Plan Benefit Summary (individualized for each municipality)
Evaluating Your Pension Plan
Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System
*  Individual Municipality Plan Benefit Agreements
*  PMRS Web site: www.pmrs.state.pa.us

DECISIONS: (Contact: James B. Allen) (717) 787-2065:

*  PMRS Board of Trustees Adjudications Topics:
Death Benefit
Pension Forfeitures
Purchase of Service
Vesting
Disabilities
Miscellaneous

INTERNAL GUIDELINES (Contact: James B. Allen) (717) 787-2065:

*  PMRS Investment Guidelines and Proxy Voting
*  Investment Consultant Quarterly Reports
*  Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
*  Annual Report Summary
*  Actuarial Reports (Annual Evaluation and 5 year Experience Study Report)
*  Actuarial Tables
*  Sample Domestic Relations Order and Instruction Memo
*  PMRS Board Minutes and Resolutions
*  PMRS Policy on Public Information

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