12 CRR-NY 325-2.3NY-CRR

STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 12. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
CHAPTER V. WORKERS' COMPENSATION
SUBCHAPTER C. MEDICAL PROVIDER AUTHORIZATION
PART 325. MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CARE AND TREATMENT
SUBPART 325-2. RECOMMENDING OF AUTHORIZED PHYSICIANS BY INSURANCE CARRIERS AND EMPLOYERS; PROCEDURE FOR MEDICAL INSPECTORS AND CONSULTANTS
12 CRR-NY 325-2.3
12 CRR-NY 325-2.3
325-2.3 Employer or carrier recommended networks or providers.
(a) For purposes of this Subpart, an employer or carrier is deemed to have recommended the care of an injured employee to a designated network or health care provider if:
(1) it has a contractual relationship with a network or provider with respect to the treatment of employees' work-related injuries or illnesses other than a contract pursuant to section 25(2-c) or article 10-A of the Workers' Compensation Law; or
(2) it endorses or promotes the utilization of a specified network or provider in employee handouts, posting or other written materials.
(b) Any employee handouts, posting, or other written materials provided by the employer or carrier related to the employee's utilization of an employer or carrier recommended network or health care provider must clearly indicate that utilization of such network or provider is purely voluntary, that a full list of authorized health care providers is available from the Workers' Compensation Board, and that employees may select or change their provider at any time without jeopardizing their medical or indemnity benefits.
12 CRR-NY 325-2.3
Current through August 31, 2021
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