WAC 296-23-342   Are providers entitled to referrals from the department or self-insurer?  No. The department or self-insured employer refers industrially injured or ill workers for independent medical examination (IME) services at their sole discretion. No provider is entitled to referrals from the referral source.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.32.055, 51.32.112, 51.32.114, 51.36.060, and 51.36.070. 04-04-029, § 296-23-342, filed 1/27/04, effective 3/1/04.]