167HReferral of dispute to Medical Panel

167H Referral of dispute to Medical Panel (1) The Authority or self-insurer must refer the medical question as to the degree of impairment of a worker to a Medical Panel for its opinion under section 302 if— (a) the worker advises the Authority or self-insurer that the worker disputes an ongoing eligibility determination; and (b) the dispute does not require the resolution of any issue other than the degree of impairment arising from the compensable injury or injuries to which the ongoing eligibility determination relates. (2) The Authority or self-insurer must refer the medical question under subsection (1) within 14 days of being advised by the worker that the worker disputes the ongoing eligibility determination. (3) Within 60 days of obtaining the opinion of the Medical Panel under section 302, the Authority or self-insurer must advise the worker of— (a) the opinion of the Medical Panel; and (b) the worker's entitlement, if any, to compensation in the form of weekly payments after the expiry of the second entitlement period. (4) Within 60 days of being advised by the Authority or self-insurer of the entitlement of the worker to compensation in accordance with subsection (3), the worker must advise the Authority or self-insurer whether the worker accepts or disputes the entitlement to compensation. (5) Within 14 days of being advised by the worker that the worker accepts the entitlement to compensation, the Authority or self‑insurer must pay the compensation in accordance with this Division. S. 167I inserted by No. 8/2024 s. 16.