§ 28-33-9 - Order declaring employer liable for medical services. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 28-33-9

   § 28-33-9  Order declaring employer liablefor medical services. – When an injury results in no incapacity or incapacity of three (3) days or lessand a dispute arises between the employee and the employer or insurer as to thepayment of medical expenses or other services provided under §§28-33-5, 28-33-7 and 28-33-8, the employee or the medical provider may file apetition with the administrator of the workers' compensation court, whichpetition shall follow the procedure as outlined in chapter 35 of this title. Inno event shall a petition be filed until twenty-one (21) days have elapsedsince written demand for payment for the expense or service has been made onthe employer or insurer.