1607-S AMS HEAV S2996.1

SHB 1607 - S AMD - 291

By Senators Heavey, Schow, Prentice and Anderson

                                                   ADOPTED 4/10/97

    On page 4, line 36, after "(b)" insert "If a physician submits a report to the self-insurer that concludes that the worker's condition is fixed and stable and supports payment of a permanent partial disability award, and if within fourteen days from the date the self-insurer mailed the report to the attending or treating physician, the worker's attending or treating physician disagrees in writing that the worker's condition is fixed and stable, the self-insurer must get a supplemental medical opinion from a provider on the department's approved examiner's list before closing the claim.  In the alternative, the self-insurer may forward the claim to the department, which must review the claim and enter a final order as provided for in RCW 51.52.050.

(c)"

SHB 1607 - S AMD - 291

By Senators Heavey, Schow, Prentice and Anderson

                                                   ADOPTED 4/10/97

    On page 5, line 12, strike "(c)" and insert "(d)"

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