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Non-Tech : The Standard Of Medical Necessity

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To: 10K a day who wrote (1)5/9/2004 11:38:36 PM
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The legal standard of Medical Necessity Under California Workers' Comp Law = "Cure or Relieve"
providerlaw.com

Section 4600 of the California Labor Code is amended to read.

4600. (a) Medical, surgical, chiropractic, acupuncture, and
hospital treatment, including nursing, medicines, medical and
surgical supplies, crutches, and apparatus, including orthotic and
prosthetic devices and services, that is reasonably required to cure
or relieve
the injured worker from the effects of his or her injury
shall be provided by the employer. In the case of his or her neglect
or refusal reasonably to do so, the employer is liable for the
reasonable expense incurred by or on behalf of the employee in
providing treatment.
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