- (a) The victim or claimant shall file with the OAG current medical reports outlining treatment, diagnosis, and prognosis, including estimate of any disability or physical impairment setting forth the victim's or claimant's ability to be gainfully employed. To verify treatment and reasonableness of care, the OAG may require reports for medical care, dental care, and psychiatric care or counseling. Costs for medical reports and copies shall be reimbursed according to the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission rules regarding medical reports.
- (b) A victim or claimant shall be subject at all times to an independent physical or mental examination if requested by the OAG and shall submit himself or herself to such further examination as the OAG may require. The OAG shall pay all costs of such examination.
- (c) If any victim or claimant shall refuse to provide reports pursuant to 61.502(a) or to submit himself or herself to an examination requested pursuant to §61.502(b), the OAG, within its discretion, may close the case and may cease making any further payments.
- (d) If any victim delays medically recommended treatment or is non-compliant with medical provider orders, the OAG, within its discretion, may close the case and may cease making any further payments.
Source Note:The provisions of this §61.502 adopted to be effective December 15, 2002, 27 TexReg 11513.