Do I have to go to the work comp carrier's doctor?

The answer to this question is tricky.   When you were first injured, you may have been asked to complete something called a "Form 50," which allows you to designate a doctor who has treated you in the past as your primary treating physician for the Worker's Compensation case.  If you checked the box electing to have the insurance company's doctor treat you instead, you may have to go to that person.  On the other hand, if you were never told you had the right to choose your doctor, or if a surgical operation has been recommended, or if your claim is denied, you may choose the physician.  On the other hand, you also may have to submit to an examination from time to time by a doctor of the insurance company's choosing. This may be called an "independent medical exam," but there really might be very little about it that seems independent.

These rules can be difficult to navigate, so please call if you have any question about what doctor should be treating you.

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