Medical Provider Network (MPN)
Legal basis: LC §4616
Definition
An approved network of physicians and healthcare providers established by an employer or insurer for the treatment of industrial injuries. Injured workers must generally select their treating physician from within the MPN after the first 30 days of treatment, though exceptions exist for pre-designated physicians and emergencies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Medical Provider Network (MPN)?
An approved network of physicians and healthcare providers established by an employer or insurer for the treatment of industrial injuries. Injured workers must generally select their treating physician from within the MPN after the first 30 days of treatment, though exceptions exist for pre-designated physicians and emergencies.
What is the legal basis for MPN in California workers' compensation?
Medical Provider Network is governed by LC §4616 under California workers' compensation law. This statute defines the requirements, procedures, and standards for medical provider network in the workers' compensation system as of 2026.
What agency oversees medical provider network in California?
Medical Provider Network falls under the jurisdiction of California's Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) per LC §4616. The DWC establishes rules, guidelines, and enforcement procedures to ensure compliance across the workers' compensation system.