SB 919

Bill Subjects

Chiropractor Independent Medical Examination Mutual Agreement Permanent Impairment Rating Examination Physician Workers' Compensation

Abstract

Requires the independent medical examination and permanent impairment rating examination of an injured employee under the Workers' Compensation Law to be conducted by a qualified chiropractor or physician selected by the mutual agreement of the parties and paid for by the employer. In absence of a mutual agreement, requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to appoint a duly qualified impartial chiropractor or physician to be paid by the employer.