Can a plan be submitted that isn expected to start for several months?
Not in most cases. L&I has developed interim policy on this topic. The interim policy requires that a plan must begin within 90 days of the date the plan is approved. The worker and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) should be encouraged to look at plans with an immediate start date. Exception: The Return to Work Services Program Manager or Self-Insurance Program Manager in consultation with the Return-to-Work Services Program Manager may approve a training plan that begins more than 90 days after the plan approval date when there are no other classes or viable job goals for that worker.
