What is Form 25N Regarding Worker’s Comp in North Carolina?

Form 25N is a form used by the North Carolina Industrial Commission regarding the assignment of a Rehabilitation Professional.  This is usually a registered nurse or a licensed professional counselor who must be qualified under the North Carolina Industrial Commission Rehabilitation Rules.  Once the Rehabilitation Professional has been assigned pursuant to Rule IV of the Industrial Commission Rules for Utilization of Rehabilitation Professionals in Workers’ Compensation Claims, the Rehabilitation Professional becomes a “case manager” for the injured worker and coordinates the medical and vocational rehabilitation care provided to the worker.

The Rehabilitation Professional must make independent and professional judgment regarding the plan for the rehabilitation of the injured worker.  The Rehabilitation Professional is not to be influenced by the employer and insurance company or the injured worker and his or her attorney.  The Rehabilitation Professional is not allowed to be a direct care giver for the injured worker but is there to assist and coordinate the care with the treating physicians and other providers.