DO I HAVE TO GO TO THE INSURANCE COMPANIES DOCTOR (THE INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAM: IME)?
A:YES - when the insurance company wants to have you examined, you must see their paid defense consultant.
However, you have many rights to protect you. Remember - these exams are paid consultations by alleged experts hired by the insurance company to attempt to stop your treatment and benefits. These doctors are NOT your friends, not matter how nice they sound. In fact, you will likely wait far longer for the exam then how long the exam takes. You will then be suprised that this alleged expert filed a six page typed report but barely spent six minutes with you.
You can record your exam - tape or video
You can have someone with you
You have the right to have the report within ten days
You have the right to be treated respectfully and with dignity
You have the right to change the exam date if there is a conflict
If something unusual or just not right occurs during the exam, report it immediately to the New York State Workers Compensation Board, the Insurance Carrier and your attorney!
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