Reminders for NC Adjusters When Requesting Medical Information from Treating Physicians

Tracey Jones

In the course of handling a workers’ compensation case, an adjuster will have to communicate with the employee’s treating physician to collect valuable medical information relevant to the diagnosis and ability to return to work. As noted in N.C.G.S § 97-25.6(c)(2), Written Communications with Healthcare Providers: Defendants may communicate with the Plaintiff’s authorized health care…