Paying medical bills

[Ash]

Nm is the state.

My niece is struggling with Workman's comp and I just can't believe this crud! She is in horrible pain, had a botched surgery and this just drags on. Mentally she is also trashed now. She is seeing a psychiatrist and her bill is now up to $6000 and Workman's comp hasn't paid the Dr a penny. He will end up having to drop her. She does have a lawyer.

Is there anything that can be done to make them pay this bill. She was referred to him and they are paying for meds but not the Dr.

Thanks.

[1171]

disputes can be taken to the comp court or to mediation.
information on New Mexico comp system here:
http://www.workerscomp.state.nm.us/workers.php

your niece can change attys at any time or file a complaint:
http://www.workerscomp.state.nm.us/downloads/legal.php

[Ash]

So she can ask her lawyer to file a complaint in court?

[1171]

yes
follow the directions on the website about filing a complaint.