SECTION 810:10-1-5. Commencing temporary total disability compensation and medical benefits

(a)   Upon receipt of notice or of knowledge that an employee has been injured, the employer has an obligation under the AWCA to provide that employee with reasonable and necessary medical treatment for the injury, and to pay temporary total disability compensation if the employee is unable to perform the employee's job, or any alternative work offered by the employer, for more than three (3) calendar days. No order from the Commission directing the employer to provide these benefits is required.

(b)   If an employer is unable to obtain sufficient medical information as to the alleged injury or death within fifteen (15) days following receipt of notice, although the employer has acted in good faith and with all due diligence, the employer may apply in writing for an extension of time for making payment of the first installment or controverting the claim as prescribed in 85A O.S. § 86 and 810:10-1-4(b). The employee may request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge of the Commission no sooner than ten (10) days after filing a claim for compensation with the Commission as provided in 810:10-5-2.

[Source: Added at 31 Ok Reg 468, eff 2-4-14 (emergency); Added at 32 Ok Reg 1461, eff 8-27-15; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1985, eff 9-12-16; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 2207, eff 9-11-17; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 2039, eff 9-13-19]