Section 31IAC5-9-17. Medical examinations

   The appointing authority, state personnel department, disability determination bureau of the division of disability and rehabilitative services, or a third party administrator contracted by the state may require examination by designated physicians. Examinations by state designated physicians shall be paid for by the state. Failure of the employee to submit to a required examination or waive the patient/physician privilege results in a disqualification of eligibility for benefits. The employee is not required to waive the patient/physician privilege as to medical conditions unrelated to his or her claim for benefits. (State Personnel Department; 31 IAC 5-9-17; filed May 10, 2012, 2:32 p.m.: 20120606-IR-031110446FRA)