If the employer has not established a Medical Provider Network, the employee is entitled to what regarding physician choice?

If the employer has not established a Medical Provider Network, the employee is entitled to what regarding physician choice?

• A. Free choice of physician after 7 days
• B. Free choice of physician after 30 days
• C. Free choice of physician after 60 days
• D. Free choice of physician after 90 days

Answer: (B)

Without a Medical Provider Network, the employer or insurer typically designates the initial treating physician. After a 30-day period, the employee gains the right to freely choose any physician for ongoing treatment. This 30-day window ensures timely initial care while later allowing the worker to select a physician of their preference if needed. The other timeframes would grant freedom either too early or too late, which is not the rule when no MPN exists.

Without a Medical Provider Network, the employer or insurer typically designates the initial treating physician. After a 30-day period, the employee gains the right to freely choose any physician for ongoing treatment. This 30-day window ensures timely initial care while later allowing the worker to select a physician of their preference if needed. The other timeframes would grant freedom either too early or too late, which is not the rule when no MPN exists.