Medical Examination or Evaluation
Effective Dates
September 30, 1995 - June 30, 2008
Policy Code
CL-38
General Information
The WCA states the board may require a medical examination, medical evaluation or independent medical examination of a worker who has suffered a work-related disability. The purpose of the examinations and / or evaluation is to provide the board with information required to ensure appropriate adjudication of a claim. Examinations or evaluations should respect the worker's privacy and be minimally intrusive.
The board shall inform and involve the worker in treatment decisions.
All claims decisions are appealable to the Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board.
Prior Policies
Required & Independent Medical Exams and Other Evaluations
January 1, 1993 - August 28, 1995 | CL-38 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Policy References
Release of Claims Information to Employers
November 16, 1993 - June 30, 2008 | CL-44 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Permanent Impairment
March 7, 1994 - June 30, 2008 | CL-46 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Pre-Existing Conditions
March 31, 1994 - December 31, 2007 | CL-47 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Rehabilitation
December 8, 1993 - December 31, 2004 | CS-05 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022