What are the general types of Utilization Reviews are there and how do they differ from Independent Med Reviews?
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Answered on September 28, 2021
Utilization Review has no "types" of which I'm aware. The WORKERS COMP insurer uses a UR vendor to deny treatment, legally. When you get the UR...
I was guaranteed future medical in a contract. I am Paying for everything to the tune of about 40k. How do I get reimbursed ?
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Answered on September 27, 2021
Sadly, you were not 'guaranteed' treatment, you were guaranteed the right to fight in court for every treatment mode the treating doctor requests. ...
Is there a case I can cite in opposition to a demurmur that ?says I can still sue for negligence ever if a warning sign or two w
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Answered on September 27, 2021
We have NO DEMURRERS in Workers Comp. Demurrers are in Personal injury (and civil law) where the other side says if everything you claim is true...
How long should it generally take for a workers comp attorney take me to get into a doctor?
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Answered on September 27, 2021
With regard to evidence 'healing away', don't be concerned. There is no 'pain and suffering' in Workers Comp so swelling and bruises that resolve...
I want to drop Workers comp. case. What are penalties- I collected SSDI or medical bill liabilities?
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Answered on September 27, 2021
If you got diagnostic studies and treatment from any doctors acting on YOUR PROMISE that you were pursuing your Workers Compensation benefits, and...
Is it fraud to claim a work injury, then later win an auto lawsuit for injury, & not report it to Workers' Comp / Dr's?
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Answered on September 27, 2021
Those events alone are not Fraud. Just because people get hurt in a subsequent incident does not mean they cannot accept an award for their losses...
Do i have to pay medi cal back for services it provided for non workers comp medical services when i receive a settlement?
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Answered on September 24, 2021
There is nothing to pay back because you received NO treatment paid by MediCal. ( I'm troubled that your attorney couldn't answer that.) You...
Can I expect to be paid for the management negligence?
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Answered on September 24, 2021
NO, DO NOT expect to be paid for employer negligence. You only get Workers Comp benefits when you are injured on the job, and it's a no-fault...
Any help or suggestions with a California workmen’s comp case? It’s over 10 years old
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Answered on September 24, 2021
I work with the treating doctors to keep requesting new modes of treatment, and keep appealing the UR Denials. If they won't ok the Total Knee,...
Can my employer refuse my doctor note?
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Answered on September 23, 2021
Can an employer refuse to 'accept' a 'note'? Yes, The WCAB Judge only can issue a decision on a Treating PHysician FROM THE MPN or the QME. So...
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