20 NCAC 02O .0104         SHORT-TERM DISABILITY AND EXTENDED SHORT-TERM DISABILITY APPROVALS

(a)  Only the Medical Board described in G.S. 135-6(k) shall have the authority to determine under G.S. 135-105(f) that an applicant is ineligible for benefits, or to determine under G.S. 135-105(g) that the beneficiary's disability is not temporary and likely to end within the extended period of short-term disability benefits.

(b)  The following positions or entities shall have the authority to approve short-term and extended short-term disability benefits on behalf of the Retirement Systems Division:

(1)           Director of the Retirement Systems Division;

(2)           Director of Operations;

(3)           Disability Benefits Processing Manager;

(4)           Disability Benefits Processing Supervisor;

(5)           Clinical Reviewer; or

(6)           Medical Board described in G.S. 135-6(k).

(c)  The Director of the Retirement Systems Division may designate additional positions to have the authority to approve, but not deny, short-term and extended short-term disability benefits.

(d)  Only the Medical Board may approve applications for short-term or extended-short-term disability benefits from individuals who have been employed at the Department of State Treasurer within the 365 days preceding the date of disability indicated on the individual's application for benefits.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 135-6(f); 135-105(f); 135-105(g);

Eff. July 1, 2024.