Is it possible to create a form with Livecycle that a user in Adobe Reader can import data into?

I made a form, then found out that much of the data that needs to be filled out by our data entry personnel (in Adobe Reader) already exists in an Excel file. Is there a way I can set up this form so that my coworkers can import specific records from the Excel file and save themselves time?
I noticed that when I open the Reader-Enabled version of the file that the "Import Data" command under "Extensions" is dimmed out. So even if I could successfully create an XML file it looks like we couldn't import, even to a Reader-Enabled PDF form. Why is that?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bk2cpyzx9qiw4vp/AFBS_PaidClaim_V2_051412.pdf
Thanks for help!

We now support multiple fields on one line. This post provides a brief overview.
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Sorry it took so long.
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