SECTION 612:1-11-55. Medical documentation

(a)   Medical documentation may be necessary in order for the Department to:

(1)   determine if the employee is disabled under the definitions of the ADA;

(2)   determine whether an accommodation is needed; and if so,

(3)   assess what kind of accommodation is necessary.

(b)   Documentation may be unnecessary when both the disability and the accommodation are obvious.

(c)   If, during any step in the procedure, the medical documentation presented in support of a request for reasonable accommodation is not adequate, the Department will advise the employee and request submission of additional documentation. When appropriate, a memorandum addressed to the physician or appropriate licensed professional explaining what information is needed and why it is needed can be provided to the employee.

[Source: Added at 10 Ok Reg 4607, eff 9-1-93 (emergency); Added at 11 Ok Reg 2425, eff 7-1-94; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1427, eff 7-1-12]