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The purpose of a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) examination is to obtain a second medical opinion to help resolve disputed. medical issues in your workers' compensation claim(s). If you are an injured worker who is not represented by an attorney, use.
A.In this context, the word panel means a list. A panel QME is a randomly generated list of three QME physicians issued to you when there is a question about whether or not your injury is work related, or if there is a medical dispute that hasn't been resolved by the treating physician's report.
A panel request is considered premature if it is made before 15 days (10 days plus 5 days for mailing) have elapsed after the objection communication or delay/denial letter is sent to the opposing party. In other words, an eligible request can be made on the 16th day.
A workers' compensation adjuster may request that you see a QME if there is a question as to an element of your injury such as the extent of your injuries, the extent of any resulting disability, or the likely cost of treatment.
If you are unrepresented or if your lawyer and the claims administrator cannot agree on a physician, you will choose a QME from a randomly generated list of doctors issued by the DWC Medical Unit. This list is called a QME panel and it contains three doctors of a specialty related to your injury.
You must select a QME from the list within 10 days of it being issued. If you do not, the workers' compensation claims administrator has the right to choose the QME. If you have legal representation, your attorney and the claims adjuster can work together to agree on a physician who will resolve medical disputes.
You might also need to see a QME if the insurance company disagrees with something in your claim. In that case, the insurance company will give you the form to request a QME. When this happens, you have 10 days to request a QME list by sending the form to the DWC Medical Unit.
If this happens, call your Information and Assistance Officer at 1-800-736-7401 or the Medical Unit at 1-800-794-6900. The QME database, listing all QMEs by specialty and location, can be found on the internet at . ?Request Date?: Write the date you sign this form.
Step 1: Pass the QME Competency Exam offered by the Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC). This exam is given twice per year (April and October). Step 2: Complete a 12-hour QME report writing course from an approved DWC education provider. Step 3: Finalize the application for QME appointment.