While a workers' compensation claim is being investigated, the employer must authorize up to how much in medical treatment?
a.$10,000
b.Nothing until the claim is accepted
c.$1,000
d.$250
Explanation
California law requires employers to authorize up to $10,000 in medical treatment within one working day while a claim is being investigated (the "30-day presumption" period for treatment authorization).
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