The treating physician providing continuing treatment is required to provide a medical report within how many days?

• A. 45 days
• B. 30 days
• C. 60 days
• D. 90 days

Answer: (A)

When a treating physician continues medical care for a workers’ compensation claim, a medical report must be submitted within 45 days. This window ensures timely documentation of the patient’s current condition, the treatment being provided, any medication changes, and the employee’s work status or restrictions. Providing the report in about six weeks keeps the claim file up to date, supports decisions on ongoing benefits and treatment authorization, and helps coordinate return-to-work planning. A shorter timeline could impose an undue burden on clinicians, while longer timelines would delay important case management and benefit decisions.