Revised Code of Washington (RCW) (Last Updated: August 9, 2016) |
Title 51. INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE |
Chapter 51.36. Medical aid. |
Section 51.36.070. Medical examination—Reports—Costs.
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- Whenever the director or the self-insurer deems it necessary in order to resolve any medical issue, a worker shall submit to examination by a physician or physicians selected by the director, with the rendition of a report to the person ordering the examination. The department or self-insurer shall provide the physician performing an examination with all relevant medical records from the worker's claim file. The director, in his or her discretion, may charge the cost of such examination or examinations to the self-insurer or to the medical aid fund as the case may be. The cost of said examination shall include payment to the worker of reasonable expenses connected therewith.