DWC Reminder: Exchange Records Before DD Exams
The Division of Workers’ Compensation has posted a written reminder to system participants that Rule 127.10(a)(3) requires treating doctors and insurance carriers to provide all required medical records and any analyses to the designated doctor no later than three business days prior to a designated doctor examination. Failure to provide medical records in accordance with the agency rule is an administrative violation.
The Division’s rationale for pursuing administrative violations against carriers and treating doctors who fail to provide medical records in a timely fashion is summarized in the memo:
Failure to provide medical records in accordance with the agency rule is an administrative violation and prevents the designated doctor from completing a certifying examination of the injured employee. Rescheduled examinations may result in unnecessary delays when processing a claim and bring increased cost to the system.
The agency has also created a new e-mail address for system participants to use when requesting assistance with medical records.
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