| Section #: |
44.101 |
| Section Title: |
OTHER ENTITLEMENTS |
| Subject: |
Financial Assistance for Self Employment |
| Effective Date: |
6/1/1990 |
| Last Update: |
05/01/2006 |
A. POLICY
The Board may provide financial assistance for self-employment or business opportunities where an injured worker cannot take advantage of other conventional vocational rehabilitation programs, or where self-employment is a preferred cost-effective measure to allow the injured worker to reach maximum earnings. |
B. REFERENCES
Workers Compensation Act, Section 27(20)
WCB Policy 44.100.10 - Lump Sum Commutations |
C. HISTORY
1. Reference section updated to reflect the correct reference to the WCA effective January 1, 2006.
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