Regulatory Compliance
Delaware
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Delaware Regulatory Update 11/01/2025
Delaware Amends WC Evidentiary Procedures Related to Scars & Disfigurement
Effective: October 11, 2025.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Delaware Industrial Accident Board has adopted amendments to 19 DE ADC 1331-11, which governs the production and inspection of documents and other evidence. The amendments formalize practices of in-person viewing of scarring for disfigurement claims. By way of background, it has been customary practice for an attorney representing an injured worker to allow the employer’s attorney to view and photograph scars to facilitate pre-hearing settlement of a Petition for Disfigurement. The amended rule specifies that scarring in a disfigurement claim constitutes evidence subject to production and inspection pursuant to Section 11.0. The amendment establishes a procedure for the scar viewing, notably at a place designated by the claimant and at a time mutually convenient to the parties.
A copy of the amendment can be found here: Delaware Regulations – Regulation
Delaware Legislative Update 07/01/2025
Topic: Claims Handling; Electronic Payment of Benefits
The Delaware legislature enacted Senate Bill 145, which allows workers’ compensations payments to be made to claimants by direct deposit. Senate Bill 145 revises DE ST TI 19 s 2344 to permit insurers to pay total or partial disability payments by check or, with mutual consent, by direct deposit. Claimants may opt in to authorize payment by direct deposit by signing an authorization form either electronically or on paper. The form must be dated and signed by the claimant. Insurers must print on the reverse side of the check or on the form authorizing the
direct deposit the following language, which was altered by the bill:
“Your acceptance of total or partial disability payments is a representation by you that you are legally entitled to such payment and a false representation is punishable under federal and state laws.”
The Industrial Accident Board is permitted to assess fines after notice and a hearing on the violation. The fines range from $100 to $1,000 for each offense. A copy of Senate Bill 145 can be found here.
Injured workers interested in Direct Deposit can click here: CorVel EFT
Delaware Regulatory Updates 06/07/2023
HB 144 – An Act to Amend Title 19 of the Delaware Code Relating to Workers Compensation
Issues: Workers’ Compensation: Any Proposal
Summary:
This measure increases the number of stock holder-workers limited liability corporation who are eligible for exemption from workers compensation reimbursement from four to eight. It does not list an effective date
Most Recent Update:
05/17/2023 – Hearing held; Passed committee
Delaware Services
- Workers’ compensation claims administration
- Medical bill review in compliance with state requirements
- PPO network development and management
- Comprehensive case management
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