REHABILITATION SERVICES, SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS

Rehabilitation services pursuant to an approved rehabilitation plan are mandatory for qualified employees. However, if a good faith dispute exists regarding entitlement to rehabilitation services, that dispute may be converted into cash by settlement agreement between the parties pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 176.521 . Any settlement agreement purporting to compromise all rehabilitation services must be approved by the commissioner, a compensation judge, or the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals.