JERRY BRYANT vs. POMONA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Permissibly Self-Insured, Administered By CORVEL CORPORATION

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the defendant's petition for reconsideration. The Board affirmed the finding that the applicant could seek medical treatment outside the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN). This was due to the defendant's failure to provide timely medical treatment within the MPN. Despite an authorized physician being listed on the MPN, the defendant neglected to send written authorization, thereby allowing the applicant to self-procure treatment.