N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 12 § 325-2.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 325-2.4 - Prescribed consent forms

(a) Any injured employee who elects to utilize a designated network or health care provider based upon the recommendation of his or her employer or its carrier must sign a prescribed consent form indicating that he or she voluntarily elects to receive treatment from the employer or carrier recommended network or provider. Such consent forms may not be executed prior to the occurrence of a work-related injury or illness.

(b) Any employer whose employees have signed the above consent form must both maintain a record of the signed, original form and provide a copy of the signed form to each employee signing such consent. Employers' copies of individual employee consent forms may be inspected by the board at any time.

(c) Under no circumstances shall the requirement related to the completion of the required consent form pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section in any way hinder the ability of an injured employee to secure timely, appropriate treatment for a work-related injury or illness.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 § 325-2.4