The Form 36: Notice of Intention to Reduce or Discontinue Payments

When a physician indicates that the claimant is capable of some type of work it means that the claimant is no longer totally disabled. In order to discontinue temporary total benefits the employers/insurers are required to file a Form 36, which must be signed by a Connecticut-licensed physician or attached to the physician’s report.

This form must be sent by certified mail to the claimant and the Administrative Law Judge in the proper District Office. The Administrative Law Judge will automatically approve the Form 36 within 15 days of receipt, unless contested by the claimant. If the notice of discontinuation is properly contested, the employer/insurer must continue to pay workers’ compensation benefits until an Informal Hearing is held on the matter.