Md. Code Regs. 14.09.03.11

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 14.09.03.11 - Request for Emergency Hearing

A. A party may request an emergency hearing by filing a request for emergency hearing form.

B. A party may request an emergency hearing on the following bases:

(1) Continuing temporary total disability and exigent circumstances causing undue financial hardship;

(2) Proposed urgent medical treatment; or

(3) Other truly exigent circumstances causing undue hardship.

C. A request for an emergency hearing shall be accompanied by supporting medical documentation and other documentation that establishes the nature of the emergency condition or circumstance.

D. A request for emergency hearing on temporary total disability shall contain a detailed statement showing that any delay will cause the claimant undue financial hardship.

E. Unless exceptional circumstances are demonstrated, the Commission shall deny a request for continuance made by the party upon whose request the emergency hearing was scheduled.

F. A request for emergency hearing will be decided based on the papers filed.

Md. Code Regs. 14.09.03.11

Regulations .11, Hearing Procedures adopted effective 41:4 Md. R. 304, eff.3/3/2014 ; amended effective 48:20 Md. R. 890, eff. 10/18/2021