What steps are necessary if the carrier wants to obtain an IME after receiving an MG-2 Variance Request?
Step 1: If the carrier wants to schedule an IME, the first step is to respond to the MG-2 within 5 business days of receipt by completing Section D (Notice of Independent Medical Examination [IME] or Medical Records Review.) The MG-2 response must be sent by same day transmission (or regular mail to the provider if the provider has no electronic means of receipt) to the treating medical provider and the Workers’ Compensation Board. Step 2: When the IME report has been completed, the carrier must then complete the second step which is to provide a final response to the MG-2 within 30 days of receipt of the MG-2 by completing Section E (Carrier’s/Employer’s Response to Variance Request). The MG-2 final response must be sent by same day transmission (or regular mail to the provider if the provider has no electronic means of receipt) to the treating medical provider, the Workers’ Compensation Board, claimant, claimant’s legal representative, if any, and any other parties. In Section E the
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