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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 14.09.10.01" title_num="14" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="10" heading="Lump Sum Payment.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A claimant seeking a lump sum payment shall file an application with the Commission that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>States specifically the facts and circumstances that the claimant contends justify the lump sum payment; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Is accompanied by any documents upon which the claimant relies in support of the application.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The party who may be required to make the lump sum payment shall file with the Commission a statement showing the outstanding balance of payments due the claimant and indicating whether that party objects to the granting of the application.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A hearing on the application shall be scheduled if:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The employer, insurer or other payor does not consent to the lump sum, or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Commission, upon review of the application, determines a hearing is warranted.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>