Rhode Island § 28-33-9 - Workers’ Compensation — Benefits
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 28-33-9 — Workers’ Compensation — Benefits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-33-9. Workers’ Compensation — Benefits
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-9
§ 28-33-9. Order declaring employer liable for medical services.
When an injury results in no incapacity or incapacity of three (3) days or less and a dispute arises between the employee and the employer or insurer as to the payment of medical expenses or other services provided under §§ 28-33-5, 28-33-7 and 28-33-8, the employee or the medical provider may file a petition with the workers’ compensation court, which petition shall follow the procedure as outlined in chapter 35 of this title. In no event shall a petition be filed until twenty-one (21) days have elapsed since written demand for payment for the expense or service has been made on the employer or insurer.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2, § 5; P.L. 1941, ch. 1055, § 2; P.L. 1942, ch. 1226, §
1; P.L. 1947, ch. 1832, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-33-9; P.L.
1965, ch. 155, § 1; P.L. 1968, ch. 134, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 365, § 6; P.L. 1986, ch.
507, § 7; P.L. 1989, ch. 161, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 332, art. 1, § 3; P.L. 2014, ch.
78, § 5; P.L. 2014, ch. 87, § 5.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 28-33-9
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 28-33-9 cover?
Section 28-33-9 ("Workers’ Compensation — Benefits") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 28-33-9?
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