PROVIDER NETWORK RULES for GEORGIA

Provider Selection
The employee chooses a provider from a panel selected by the employer/insurer. The employer/insurer may choose listed providers without restriction. The employee may see providers not on the list if the employer/insurer authorizes them.

For employees whose insurers and/or employers have contracted with a certified managed care organization, initial choice of physician is limited to providers within the network.

Provider Lists
Panel state. GA form WC-P1 to be used to post panel. Legislation requires an orthopedic surgeon on the posted panel; it restricts industrial clinics to two, and requires a minority physician where feasible. The panel providers must not be associated (a group, professional association, or professional corporation counts as one provider). There must be a minimum of six providers on the panel unless an exception has been granted. The employer/insurer may choose listed providers without restriction.

Work Site Posters
Must be printed on pink colored cardstock paper, 8x14 in. size. A state-mandated MCO posting is available – GA WC-P3.