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How Long Can Medical Remain Opened
My wife broke her wrist last September at work. She had to have surgery and was off work for three months. Her doctor released her with MMI two weeks ago but told her she may need injections or surgery to rebuild cartledge in the future. My question is how long can we keep the medical open on her claim? Any help would be appreciated.
Doug
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Re: How Long Can Medical Remain Opened
Medical Benefits
Full medical benefits are provided with no time or monetary limitations. Medical benefits include psychological treatment if rendered by a psychologist and upon the referral by a physician. Medical treatment required for a back injury shall include a chiropractor.
Internet: http://www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/wcomp.html
Additional Information
The administrative rules of workers' compensation in Tennessee are available online from the Secretary of State's Web site at:
http://www.state.tn.us/sos/rules/0800/0800-02/0800-02.htm
Historical and current benefit rate information is available in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) online at:
http://www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/WCRATETB.pdf
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Re: How Long Can Medical Remain Opened
Thank you for the reply!
Doug
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