For denied variance requests, can an insurance carrier attach its peer review decision to the variance request and remain in compliance with the regulations?
Related Questions
- Is a review of a variance request by the insurance carriers medical professional considered an independent medical examination (IME) or review of records? Also, what how long does the insurance carrier have to respond to the request if the review is performed by its medical professional?
- Who at the insurance carrier must review the variance request if the insurance carrier intends to deny the request?
- Can the insurance carrier request an IME or records review upon receipt of a variance request?
