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Official Code of Georgia Workers' Compensation Law • Ramos Law Firm
OCGA § 34-9-1 Definitions
OCGA § 34-9-2 Applicability of chapter to employers and employees — Generally
OCGA § 34-9-2.1 Exemption of corporate officers; limitation
OCGA § 34-9-2.2 Eligibility of sole proprietor or partner for workers’ compensation insurance
OCGA § 34-9-2.3 Election to provide workers’ compensation coverage to farm laborers
OCGA § 34-9-3 Applicability of chapter to employers and employees — Public employees generally
OCGA § 34-9-4 Applicability of chapter to employers and employees — Employees of planning commissions
OCGA § 34-9-5 Applicability of chapter to employers and employees — Pilots under contract to Georgia Forestry Commission
OCGA § 34-9-6 Retroactive inclusion of state and departments in definition of “employer”; resumption of payments of awards previously discontinued
OCGA § 34-9-7 Presumption of applicability of chapter to contracts between employers and employees covered by chapter
OCGA § 34-9-8 Liability of principal contractor or subcontractor for employee injuries
OCGA § 34-9-9 Relief from penalty for failure or neglect to perform statutory duty
OCGA § 34-9-10 Relief of employer from obligations under chapter
OCGA § 34-9-11 Exclusivity of rights and remedies granted to employee under chapter; immunity granted to construction design professionals
OCGA § 34-9-11.1 Employee’s or survivor’s right of action against person other than employer; subrogation lien of employer; rights of employer or insurer upon failure of employee to bring action; attorney fees; retroactive application
OCGA § 34-9-12 Employer’s record of injuries; availability of board records; supplementary report on termination of disability; penalties; routine reports
OCGA § 34-9-13 Definitions; persons presumed next of kin; apportionment of payments among partial and total dependents; termination of dependency
OCGA § 34-9-14 Provision of substitute systems of compensation; approval by board; grounds and procedure for termination
OCGA § 34-9-15 Procedure for settlement between parties generally; approval by board; finality of settlement; lump sum settlements
OCGA § 34-9-16 Settlement of questions if approved agreement cannot be reached
OCGA § 34-9-17 Grounds for denial of compensation; burden of proof in establishing grounds for denial
OCGA § 34-9-18 Civil penalties; costs of collection
OCGA § 34-9-19 Penalty for false or misleading statements when obtaining or denying benefits
OCGA § 34-9-20 Giving of false evidence to board member
OCGA § 34-9-22 Penalty for receipt of unapproved fees or for solicitation of employment for lawyer or physician
OCGA § 34-9-23 Liberal construction of chapter; purpose
OCGA § 34-9-24 Fraud and compliance unit; creation and duties; limitation on liability; authority; whistle blower protection
OCGA § 34-9-25 Patient self-referral
OCGA § 34-9-30 Short title; purpose
OCGA § 34-9-31 Notice required as part of television advertisement
OCGA § 34-9-32 Penalty for violation of notice requirement; advertiser defined
OCGA § 34-9-40 State Board of Workers’ Compensation created; appointment of members; powers and duties of board generally
OCGA § 34-9-41 Appointment and term of chairman of board
OCGA § 34-9-42 Qualifications and roles of members
OCGA § 34-9-43 Oath of office of members
OCGA § 34-9-44 Bond of members
OCGA § 34-9-45 Removal of members
OCGA § 34-9-46 Quorum
OCGA § 34-9-47 Trial division and appellate division created; composition; sessions
OCGA § 34-9-48 Designation of members as appellate administrative law judges
OCGA § 34-9-48.1 Senior administrative law judge of the board
OCGA § 34-9-49 Appointment and removal of executive director
OCGA § 34-9-51 Payment by state of traveling expenses of members, administrative law judges, and assistants
OCGA § 34-9-52 Officials, personnel, and employees subject to State Personnel Board; compensation of board members and administrative law judges
OCGA § 34-9-53 Directors emeritus of board — Eligibility for appointment; procedure for appointment
OCGA § 34-9-54 Directors emeritus of board — Term of office; compensation
OCGA § 34-9-55 Directors emeritus of board — Duties
OCGA § 34-9-56 Directors emeritus of board — Filling of board vacancies caused by appointment of director emeritus
OCGA § 34-9-57 Creation of administrative law judge emeritus of board; eligibility for appointment; manner of appointment; compensation
OCGA § 34-9-58 Powers and duties of board as to enforcement of chapter generally
OCGA § 34-9-59 Adoption of rules of procedure
OCGA § 34-9-60 Rule-making and subpoena powers; service and enforcement of subpoenas
OCGA § 34-9-61 Publication of blank forms and literature; publication of tabulations of accident reports
OCGA § 34-9-63 Proration of board’s expenses; required annual reports and statements; audit of board; collection of delinquent assessments
OCGA § 34-9-81.1 Board’s duty to provide injured workers with notice of rights, benefits, and obligations
OCGA § 34-9-82 Limitation period and procedure for filing claims
OCGA § 34-9-84 Assignability of claims
OCGA § 34-9-85 Claim by guardian or trustee of mental incompetent or minor
OCGA § 34-9-86 Applicability of time limits to mental incompetents, minors, and persons proceeding against defunct corporations
OCGA § 34-9-100 Filing of claims with board; investigation or mediation; hearing; dismissal of stale claims
OCGA § 34-9-101 Appointment of physician to examine injured employee; payment of fee and expenses of examining physician
OCGA 34-9-102 Hearing before administrative law judge
OCGA § 34-9-103 Appeal of decision; remand; reconsideration, amendment, or revision of award
OCGA § 34-9-104 Modification of award or order contained in prior decision in event of change in condition
OCGA § 34-9-105 When award deemed final; appeal to superior court; grounds for setting aside decisions; appeal to Court of Appeals
OCGA § 34-9-106 Entry and execution of judgment on settlement agreement, final order or decision, or award; modification and revocation of orders and decrees
OCGA § 34-9-107 Interest payable on final award of board in the event of appeal
OCGA § 34-9-108 Approval of attorney’s fees by board; assessment of fees against the offending party; restrictions on attorney advertisement and division of fees; payment of fees or expenses
OCGA § 34-9-120 Employer’s duty to insure payment of compensation
OCGA § 34-9-121 Duty of employer to insure in licensed company or association or to deposit security, indemnity, or bond as self-insurer; application to out-of-state employers; membership in mutual insurance company
OCGA § 34-9-122 Type of insurance policy to be issued; promulgation of rules and regulations when accident prevention and safety engineering are questioned
OCGA § 34-9-122.1 Workers’ compensation health benefits pilot projects
OCGA § 34-9-123 Policy provisions regarding effect of notice or knowledge by insured employer as to occurrence of injury
OCGA § 34-9-124 Policy or contract of insurance to contain agreement of insurer to pay compensation; payment of compensation when employer or employee exempt from provisions of chapter
OCGA § 34-9-124.1 Optional deductibles to be offered by insurers
OCGA § 34-9-124.2 Restrictions on requirements requiring recipients of benefits to utilize out-of-state mail order pharmacy services
OCGA § 34-9-125 Insurance policies subject to chapter; approval of policy or contract forms by board; exceptions
OCGA § 34-9-126 Filing by employer of evidence of compliance with insurance requirements; assessment of attorney’s fees and increased compensation against employer who fails to file
OCGA § 34-9-127 Issuance by board of certificate of self-insurance; review; revocation
OCGA § 34-9-128 Inspection of place of employment and injury records; penalty for noncompliance
OCGA § 34-9-129 Furnishing of bond by insurance companies doing workers’ compensation business in state; bringing of actions upon bond; posting of security in lieu of bond
OCGA § 34-9-130.1 Policies or contracts of insurance against liability for compensation under this chapter
OCGA § 34-9-130 Authority of Commissioner of Insurance to investigate rates; assistance by board in investigations
OCGA § 34-9-131 Insurer permit requirement; claim office within state
OCGA § 34-9-132 Grounds for revocation of insurance carrier’s permit
OCGA § 34-9-133 Apportionment and assignment of rejected risks; Workers’ Compensation Assigned Risk Insurance Plan; merit rating plan
OCGA § 34-9-134 Appeals from decisions under Code Sections 34-9-122 and 34-9-131 through 34-9-133
OCGA § 34-9-137 Considerations in employer’s experience modification factor
OCGA § 34-9-138 Consideration of employer’s experience while self-insured
OCGA § 34-9-150 Purpose of article
OCGA § 34-9-151 Definitions
OCGA § 34-9-151.1 Eligibility for establishing a fund.
OCGA § 34-9-151.2 Filing of intent to form fund; notice of intent to refuse to issue certificate of authority.
OCGA § 34-9-152 Application to Commissioner for certificate of authority to create fund; contents of application; filing fee; membership of fund
OCGA § 34-9-153 Issuance of certificate of authority; grounds for denial or revocation; annual renewal fee
OCGA § 34-9-154 Compliance with workers’ compensation obligations by participation in fund
OCGA § 34-9-155 License required for solicitation of membership or participation in fund; procedure for admission of new members; underwriting criteria
OCGA § 34-9-156 Voluntary termination of members; grounds and procedure for involuntary termination of membership; effect of voluntary or involuntary termination on obligations
OCGA § 34-9-157 Boards of trustees — Appointment of members
OCGA § 34-9-158 Boards of trustees — Powers
OCGA § 34-9-159 Annual reports of affairs and operations of funds; additional periodic reports; verification of reports; compliance condition for renewal of certificates
OCGA § 34-9-160 Method of determining financial condition and solvency of a fund and financial capacity of fund to pay obligations
OCGA § 34-9-161 Securities deposit; excess loss funding program
OCGA § 34-9-163 Investment of assets; maintenance of loss reserves
OCGA § 34-9-164 Payment of operating expenses by members of fund; liability of members; payment by funds of expenses of State Board of Workers’ Compensation; legal capacity of funds
OCGA § 34-9-165 Requirements as to contracts between funds and administrators not employed by funds
OCGA § 34-9-166 Fiduciary responsibilities of trustees, officers, or administrators of moneys
OCGA § 34-9-167 Bond, liability insurance, and resident office of administrator
OCGA § 34-9-168 Grounds and procedure for restraining transaction of business by fund or administrator; appointment of receivers; criminal prosecution
OCGA § 34-9-169 Revocation and suspension of certificates of authority; probation and fine; voluntary dissolution or termination of functions
OCGA § 34-9-171 Tax exemption
OCGA § 34-9-172 Examinations by Commissioner to verify solvency of funds
OCGA § 34-9-173 Remedy of deficiencies in surplus or reserve; initiation of insolvency proceedings; assessments upon liquidation
OCGA § 34-9-174 Promulgation of rules and regulations
OCGA § 34-9-175 Hearings or other proceedings for aggrieved parties
OCGA § 34-9-176 Service of process; venue of actions
OCGA § 34-9-177 Funds not to be deemed insurers
OCGA § 34-9-178 Construction of article
OCGA § 34-9-179 Application of Chapter 6 of Title 33 to funds; enforcement by Commissioner
OCGA § 34-9-180 Officials of funds prohibited from having pecuniary interests in transactions; exceptions
OCGA § 34-9-181 Administrative fines, probation, or additional penalties
OCGA 34-9-200 Compensation for medical care, artificial members, and other treatment and supplies; effect of employee’s refusal of treatment; employer’s liability for temporary care
OCGA 34-9-200.1 Rehabilitation benefits; effect of employee’s refusal of treatment; rehabilitation suppliers; catastrophic injury cases
OCGA 34-9-201 Selection of physician from panel of physicians; change of physician or treatment; liability of employer for failure to maintain panel
OCGA 34-9-202 Examination of injured employee; request for autopsy; examination by physician designated by employee
OCGA 34-9-203 Employer’s pecuniary liability for medical charges; liability for medical malpractice; payment of reasonable charges; inclusion of reports and documentation with charges; defense for failure to make payments; penalties
OCGA 34-9-204 Compensation where death or disability caused by nonwork related injury
OCGA 34-9-205 Board approval of physician’s fees, hospital, and other charges; collection of fees; schedule of charges; filing costs for peer review
OCGA 34-9-206 Reimbursement for costs of medical treatment
OCGA 34-9-207 Employee’s waiver of confidentiality of communications with physician; release for medical records and information; refusal to sign release
OCGA 34-9-208 Certification of managed health care providers
OCGA 34-9-221 Procedure; payment controverted by employer; delinquency charge; enforcement
OCGA 34-9-222 Lump sum payments of all or part of compensation generally
OCGA 34-9-223 Lump sum payments to trustees
OCGA 34-9-224 Payment of compensation to employees in service of more than one employer
OCGA 34-9-225 Effect of written receipt of widow or widower, minor, or guardian upon liability of employer; determination of obligation of employer to rival claimants
OCGA 34-9-226 Appointment of guardian for minor or incompetent claimant
OCGA 34-9-240 Effect of refusal of suitable employment by injured employee; attempting or refusing to attempt work with restrictions
OCGA 34-9-241 Effect of subsequent injury on compensation
OCGA 34-9-242 Compensation for injury outside of state
OCGA 34-9-243 Effect of payments made when not due; employer credit or reduction for employer funded payments pursuant to disability plan
OCGA 34-9-244 Reimbursement of provider of disability benefits to person who subsequently files claim
OCGA 34-9-245 Repayment of overpayment by claimant
OCGA § 34-9-260 Basis and method for computing compensation generally
OCGA § 34-9-262 Compensation for temporary partial disability
OCGA § 34-9-263 Compensation for permanent partial disability
OCGA § 34-9-264 Compensation for loss of hearing caused by harmful noise; procedure for measuring degree of hearing impairment; eligibility for compensation; liability of employer
OCGA § 34-9-265 Compensation for death resulting from injury and other causes; penalty for death from injury proximately caused by intentional act of employer; payment of death benefits where no dependents found
OCGA § 34-9-280 Definitions
OCGA § 34-9-281 Prerequisites to compensation for occupational disease
OCGA § 34-9-282 Payment of medical and burial expenses of claimants
OCGA § 34-9-283 Applicability to occupational diseases of provisions of Code Section 34-9-263 regarding permanent partial industrial disabilities
OCGA § 34-9-284 Liability of last employer; compensation based on average weekly wage
OCGA § 34-9-285 Noncompensable disease or infirmity
OCGA § 34-9-288 Applicability of provisions of chapter to article
OCGA § 34-9-289 Exclusive liability of employer for employee’s death or disability from occupational disease
OCGA § 34-9-291 Effect of false representations by employee regarding previous disability from or compensation for occupational disease
OCGA § 34-9-292 Payment of expenses of board