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, 2022The WCA makes a distinction between a required medical exam or other evaluation and an independent medical exam or other evaluation.
Required and/or independent examinations/evaluations are needed for adjudicative, case management, review and ap
Policy References
Release of Claims Information to Employers
November 16, 1993 - June 30, 2008 | CL-44 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022On any given claim, a number of key decisions are made concerning entitlement, benefits, medical treatment, fitness for employment and rehabilitation.
The Workers' Compensation Act recognizes that employers who have employees receiving compensat
Permanent 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, 2022The Workers' Compensation Act states that a worker is eligible for compensation benefits if they have suffered a work-related disability that arises out of and in the course of employment. A worker may be entitled to receive loss of earnings benefits, m
Rehabilitation
December 8, 1993 - December 31, 2004 | CS-05 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Rehabilitation
February 11, 2007 - June 30, 2008 | CS-11 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Rehabilitation
December 31, 2004 - February 11, 2007 | CS-11 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022