Insurance & LiensQuestion 462 of 690
While a workers' compensation claim is being investigated and has not yet been accepted or denied, the employer's insurer must authorize medical treatment up to:
a.$1,000
b.$5,000
c.An unlimited amount
d.$10,000
Explanation
Labor Code §5402 requires the insurer to authorize and pay for medical treatment up to $10,000 while the claim is being investigated, so the injured worker is not left without care during the decision period.
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