Q. Can I get a new panel because the physicians on the panel are too far away?

A. We cannot replace the physicians if they are less than 50 miles away from your address. We cannot simply choose the closest physicians as the process must be random. The carrier will pay for the transportation costs.

Q. The panel of QMEs you issued are close to my home. However, can you give me a panel closer to work?

The Labor Code requires us to issue panels close to the residence. The IMC can issue a panel of QMEs close to the workplace if the carrier agrees with the request. (Labor Code 139.2 (h), IMC Reg. §31.5 (b)(2))