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Reasons being were similar to putting the cart ahead of the horse. In this instance the Return-to-Work Supplement Program, which was created by SB 863, did not have the proper updated forms and processes paved until October of 2015; nor did any formal or informal notice go out to those who fall under the criteria in obtaining this benefit. In February of 2016, a petition was filed with the DIR to extend the deadline. The petition’s argument was enough to right the wrong and extend this opportunity for those who were denied & fell within the timeline. The DIR also said that those injured workers who were denied of the supplement benefit will not need to re-apply but rather their cases will be reopened, reviewed and a current determination will be issued within 60 Days. This extension, or what I like to call window of opportunity, is until March 20th, 2018. Although we have more than enough time to pursue this, the fact is that the injured may not have the luxury to take their time. 
As your statewide leader in quality voucher counseling services, allow us to follow up with your staff locate and assist those injured workers in processing their rightful benefits. We are here to provide your office with the extra hands on deck to fulfill our obligation to help the injured.

Feel free to contact me directly or any one of our well informed staff so that we can do our due diligence and complete our mission to successfully help the injured with their allotted benefits. 
As always, I sincerely appreciate your confidence in our work and thank you all for continuing to stand up & fight for the rights of the injured, even though the odds are consistently stacked against us. 

– Laura M Wilson