Note: The October 2012 update edition contains limited new information, including a summary of recent workers' compensation reforms. The inside pages remain the same as the 03-2005 edition. This handbook contains useful information to help providers who treat patients in the workers' compensation system. Physicians can obtain 3 hours of CE credit by completing an online self-assessment based on this handbook. L&I and the authors have no financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider of commercial services discussed in this document.

When prescribing opioids for chronic, noncancer pain; the attending physician must submit this form, or an equivalent form at least every 60 days. Providers are encouraged to submit after each visit.

This form is used by self-insured injured workers who want to transfer their medical care.  Self-insured workers should complete the form and send it to their employer or their Third Party Representative

Este formulario es utilizado por los trabajadores autoasegurados que desean transferir su cuidado mdico. Los trabajadores autoasegurados deben completar este formulario y enviarlo a su empleador o a su Representante de Terceros.

Used by injured worker to notify claim manager and request authorization to transfer care to a different doctor. Do it online! Use the online Transfer of Care

This worksheet is to help the attending physician perform impairment rating on their patients with permanent partial disability of the Dorso-Lumbar or Lumbo-Sacral spine.

Fact sheet: Provides tips to help medical service providers quickly obtain answers to claims and billing questions. Introduces L&I's Provider Hotline, Interactive Voice Response Message System and online Claim & Account Center.

This form is so L&I's Office of the Medical Director can evaluate medical device(s) that the attending physican wants to use to treat an injured worker.

A notice to the attending physician that the individual is a Registered Apprentice and to attach this form to the Accident Report of Industry Injury or Occupational Disease (F242-130-000).

Used by injured worker to notify claim manager and request authorization to transfer care to a different doctor.