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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to a lien claimant, Healthcare Partners Medical Group, after its lien was dismissed for failing to pay the activation fee. The WCAB found that the lien claimant's petition was not brought to its attention within the 60-day statutory period through no fault of its own, and the period was therefore tolled. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the dismissal order and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision. This decision also addresses the lien claimant's arguments regarding service and the applicability of the activation fee.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to a lien claimant, Healthcare Partners Medical Group, after its lien was dismissed for failing to pay the activation fee. The WCAB found that the lien claimant's petition was not brought to its attention within the 60-day statutory period through no fault of its own, and the period was therefore tolled. Consequently, the WCAB rescinded the dismissal order and returned the matter to the trial level for further proceedings and a new decision. This decision also addresses the lien claimant's arguments regarding service and the applicability of the activation fee.
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