Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Help with work comp

I have been on work comp since 2000. My adjuster called me today and said to me I have to change drs. I exersised my right to change drs. in 2000 after the 30 days with ''their drs''. I have had the same treating physician for the last 7 years. My adjustor says if I dont change drs, then they will not cover my bills. how can they do this? its my legal right under the labor code to change drs. after 30days....also its also in paper that they are supposed to cover my medical for the rest of my life...please help


Asked on 4/04/07, 5:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ronald Mahurin Law Offices of Ronald Glenn Mahurin

Re: Help with work comp

The carrier can only force you to change doctors if you have been provided notice of their MPN and a request is made for a change. You can then object and gain an additional year of treatment with your current physician. That aside, the carrier can force you to change physicians by refusing to pay any doctor not in their MPN.

Read more
Answered on 4/18/07, 12:20 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Workers' Compensation Law questions and answers in California