Legal Question in Workers Comp in New York

authorization for medical treatment

My doctor has requested several tests. Does the insurance carrier have to respond by a certain time?

Have been waiting for a couple of months now.


Asked on 2/19/09, 9:39 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jason Kessler Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler, P.C.

Re: authorization for medical treatment

30 days

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Answered on 2/19/09, 10:09 am
Frank Cetero Cetero & Ghanayem

Re: authorization for medical treatment

Generally, an insurance carrier has 30 day to either authorize or have you examined. Your doctor should file an MD-1 form with the WCB to expidite you treatment issue. Our office can be contacted at 631 / 539 / 9950

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Answered on 2/19/09, 2:10 pm


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