Whenever the right to compensation exists in favor of the employee, the employee shall, upon request of the employer, do which of the following?

• A. Submit to periodic medical exams at the employer's expense
• B. Submit at regular intervals to medical examination
• C. Submit to independent medical review
• D. Submit at reasonable intervals to medical examination

Answer: (D)

When a worker is receiving compensation, there is a legitimate need for ongoing verification of the medical status to decide whether benefits should continue. The requirement to submit at reasonable intervals to a medical examination captures that balance: the employee must undergo a medical check when the employer properly requests it, but the interval must be fair and medically justified, not overly burdensome or arbitrary. This examination is usually conducted by a physician chosen by the employer to assess ongoing disability, return-to-work status, or the need for further benefits. The other phrasing options either imply a fixed or excessive schedule, focus on independent review, or add cost conditions that aren’t the controlling standard.