PROVIDER NETWORK RULES for WISCONSIN

Provider Selection
General Rule: The employee has the right to select the initial treating provider. In case of emergency, the employer may arrange for treatment without tendering a choice. After the emergency has passed, the employee may choose any treating provider. Any further choice shall be by mutual agreement. Wis. Stat. § 102.42 (2) (a) Referrals to specialists are not considered a change in treating physician.

Provider Lists
Panels and Directories are allowed. There is no state-mandated panel form. If panels are used, such postings must contain language making it clear that use of the providers listed is voluntary and choosing not to use a listed provider would not affect the employee’s benefits under the workers’ comp laws.