Medical expenses are paid in Rhode Island workers' compensation under what guidance?

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Medical expenses are paid in Rhode Island workers' compensation under what guidance?

In Rhode Island workers’ compensation, medical expenses are paid under the state’s Medical Fee Schedule and guidelines. This schedule sets the allowed charges and payment standards for medical services related to a work injury, and insurance carriers reimburse providers accordingly. The employee’s personal health plan does not pay for these workers’ compensation medical costs, and the employer’s private policy or the state general budget does not set or pay the workers’ comp medical expenses. The schedule is maintained by the appropriate state agency and is periodically updated, with additional guidelines governing reasonable and necessary treatment when services aren’t strictly on the schedule.

In Rhode Island workers’ compensation, medical expenses are paid under the state’s Medical Fee Schedule and guidelines. This schedule sets the allowed charges and payment standards for medical services related to a work injury, and insurance carriers reimburse providers accordingly. The employee’s personal health plan does not pay for these workers’ compensation medical costs, and the employer’s private policy or the state general budget does not set or pay the workers’ comp medical expenses. The schedule is maintained by the appropriate state agency and is periodically updated, with additional guidelines governing reasonable and necessary treatment when services aren’t strictly on the schedule.

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