Sec. 4.5. (a) In addition to any other method available to the board to resolve a claim for compensation under IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-7, the board may, with the consent of all parties, mediate the claim using a mediator certified by the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum. The board may not order the mediation of a claim without the consent of all parties.
(b) The board shall establish by rule a schedule of fees and charges for a mediation conducted to resolve a claim for compensation under IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-7.
As added by P.L.168-2011, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 3. Worker's Compensation System
Chapter 4. Worker's Compensation: Administration and Procedures
22-3-4-1. Industrial Board; Office Space; Furniture and Supplies; Meetings
22-3-4-2. Rules; Subpoenas; Service; Hearings
22-3-4-3. Inspection of Records; Confidential Information; Destruction of Records
22-3-4-4. Awards; Private Agreements; Approval
22-3-4-4.5. Mediation of Claims; Fees and Charges
22-3-4-6. Disputes; Summary Proceedings
22-3-4-7. Disputes; Administrative Review
22-3-4-8. Disputes; Awards; Appeals
22-3-4-9. Contracts; Private Agreements; Appeals
22-3-4-10. Actions and Proceedings; Costs
22-3-4-11. Medical Examination; Physician or Surgeon
22-3-4-12. Rates and Charges; Attorney's Fees; Payment
22-3-4-12.1. Bad Faith in Adjusting or Settling Claim for Compensation; Awards; Attorney's Fees
22-3-4-13. Reports of Injuries and Deaths; Violations of Article