If you have an Ohio BWC claim, you have to get your medical treatment from a Certified Ohio BWC medical Provider. If your provider is not BWC certified, the bills do not have to be paid by the BWC. So, what do you do?
© 2009, Gruhin & Gruhin Attorney's. All rights reserved.
The current atmosphere at the OhioBWC is anti-injured worker. The MCO’s continue to deny requested medical treatment, the BWC is actively making settlements of claims more onerous.
© 2009, Gruhin & Gruhin Attorney's. All rights reserved.
According to Ohio Workers’ Compensation Rules, your doctor must be a Bureau Certified Provider or the BWC will not pay the medical charges. But, how do you find a certified provider?
© 2009, Gruhin & Gruhin Attorney's. All rights reserved.
I was called by a prospective client about her BWC claim and the fact that she could not get authorized for treatment. After talking to her for a few minutes it became obvious that I needed to speak with her doctor. So, I call the doctor and ask about the treatment that he requested on the C9 authorization form. I was dumbfounded by his comments during the conversation! Here is the skinny on our discussion.
© 2009, Gruhin & Gruhin Attorney's. All rights reserved.