Sec. 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.