• Alternative Dispute Resolution Changes (When the MCO denies your Medical Treatment Request)

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is changing its ADR process

In March of 2008 an internal audit of the ADR Process was performed.  The audit surmised that the timeframes for ADR’s are excessive; noting that appeal process could take between 73 and 261 days to reach a resolution.   Internal Audit Recommendations included:
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