Section 150. Rule 14. Definition of community

For the purpose of § 65.2-605 of the Code of Virginia, the word "community" shall mean one or more planning districts as set forth below.

Community Planning District(s)
1	Districts 1 and 2
2	District 3
3	District 4
4	District 5
5	Districts 11 and 13
6	District 12
7	District 6
8	District 7
9	District 16
10	Districts 9 and 10
11	District 8
12	Districts 17 and 18
13	Districts 22 and 23
14	Districts 14 and 15
15	District 19

Whenever an employee receives treatment outside of the Commonwealth, the commission will determine the appropriate community in the state or territory where the treatment is rendered upon application of either the employee, employer (or its representative), or medical provider.

When the commission deems appropriate, it may consider additional data to determine the prevailing community rate.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 12, Issue 18, eff. July 1, 1996.

Statutory Authority

§ 65.2-201 of the Code of Virginia.