Under what circumstance would an employer need to process living expense reimbursements?

Processing living expense reimbursements is specifically tied to the support provided to an employee during a rehabilitation program. An employer is required to ensure that the employee’s basic living expenses are covered when they are undergoing rehabilitation, as this is part of facilitating their recovery and reintegration into the workforce.

This support often begins shortly before the rehabilitation program is set to commence, in order to provide the employee with necessary financial stability during that transition. It ensures that the employee can focus on their recovery without the added stress of financial burdens.

While the other options might relate to different aspects of workers' compensation claims or benefit processing, they do not specify the particular need for living expense reimbursements tied to the start of rehabilitation. Therefore, this underscores the importance of preparing for associated costs that arise specifically during the rehabilitation phase.