Question for 1171 or anyone else in California who might know

[monster]

Can you be forced into an MPN network that was either

a.) nonexistant when you became injured or,

b.) were not notified of for over 2 1/2 years because even the defense atty. did not know of it?

I was forced into this network approx 1 year ago after finally finding a pain management doc that was helping. Granted I was receiving multiple steroid injections in both hips, sacro ileac joints and left knee every 4 - 6 weeks but at least it was helping the pain.

If there is a way around this I am hoping someone can point me to the SPECIFIC law that states they can't do this if one exists. Any and all help is VERY appreciated.

Thanks,
monster

[1171]

basically yes. there are some limited conditions/situations that are exempted but here are the MPN rules
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/MedicalUnit/imchp.html

[monster]

Thanks 1171, sorry I didn't get back sooner, I appreciate the info

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

Question? Is a MPN like a Doctor that has signed up to accept W/C Patients and their Fee Schedule, in your State?

http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/MPN/DWC%20MPNLiaisonMemo.pdf

Monster, are you in Orange County, where their going to have people drink Toliet water that has been recycled?

[monster]

Bad Boy Bad Boy Wrote:Question? Is a MPN like a Doctor that has signed up to accept W/C Patients and their Fee Schedule, in your State?

http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/MPN/DWC%20MPNLiaisonMemo.pdf

Monster, are you in Orange County, where their going to have people drink Toliet water that has been recycled?

ROFL, are you kidding me? Our water already tastes like that...actually I think ALL water tastes like that... water is ickieeee

Yeppers, that's what an MPN doc is! Haven't been to bed yet will look at the link later today or tomorrow morning. Thanks for the help