Under Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation laws, the employer may restrict an injured worker's medical treatment, during the initial 90 days following an injury, to a set list of at least six medical providers. These providers are known as panel providers. However, in order to compel an employee to treat with a panel provider, the employer must fulfill certain specific requirements [which are to]: Have a posted list or providers; and Have the employee sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the list at the time of hire and after the injury. Under Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation laws, the employer may restrict an injured worker's medical treatment, during the initial 90 days following an injury, to a set list of at least six medical providers. These providers are known as panel providers. However, in order to compel an employee to treat with a panel provider, the employer must fulfill certain specific requirements [which are to]: Have a posted list or providers; and Have the employee sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the list at the time of hire and after the injury.
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Q: If I am injured on the job can I choose the doctor who treats me?

A: Under Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation laws, the employer may restrict an injured worker's medical treatment, during the initial 90 days following an injury, to a set list of at least six medical providers. These providers are known as "panel providers." However, in order to compel an employee to treat with a panel provider, the employer must fulfill certain specific requirements [which are to]:

Have a posted list or providers; and
Have the employee sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the list at the time of hire and after the injury.

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