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Employer or Carrier Selects
The employer initially has the right to select for the employee a health care provider authorized to practice as such under the laws of the State. (39-A M.R.S § 206. 1)

After 10 days from the inception of health care, the employee may select a different health care provider by giving to the employer the name of the health care provider and a statement of intention to treat with the health care provider. (39-A M.R.S § 206. 2)

Change of Provider
After 10 days from the inception of health care, the employee may select a different health care provider by giving to the employer the name of the health care provider and a statement of intention to treat with the health care provider. The employer may file a petition objecting to the named health care provider selected by the employee and setting forth reasons for the objection. The issue of the health care provider must be set for mediation pursuant to section 313. (39-A M.R.S § 206. 2)

Once an employee receives treatment from a health care provider pursuant to subsection 2, the employee may not change health care providers more than once without approval from the employer or the board. (39-A M.R.S § 206. 3)

Panels
Not addressed

Panel Provisions
See Direction of Care law.

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