Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. A workers' compensation claim will be paid by the carrier even if no case number is assigned.
2. If the workers' compensation insurance requires preauthorization for certain services, the
preauthorization must be obtained before services are rendered; this does NOT apply if the
services were provided in an emergency situation.
3. The healthcare plan or the URA must give the injured worker the independent review request
form again after denying an appeal.
4. In regard to workers' compensation cases, patient health information and claim data are
.subject to the same confidentiality rules as regular medical records.
5. Medical records for workers' compensation cases are to be kept separate from a patient's
regular medical records.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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