Section 562.60  Consideration of Settlements from Litigation or Other Sources

a)         DHS-DRS may, at its discretion, seek reimbursement for previously provided services from a customer when a judgement is issued or a settlement is agreed upon that is a direct result of the litigation or other action related to the customer's disability and for which the services provided by DHS-DRS were judged or agreed compensable.

b)         The rehabilitation counselor or instructor must inform the DHS Office of the General Counsel of any known workers' compensation proceedings or other litigation in which services provided by DHS-DRS are a measure of damages.

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 18795, effective October 27, 2011)