Flores v. J.B. Henderson Construction

OPINION

VIGIL, Judge.

{1} In this appeal we consider the narrow issue of whether the six-month periodic review right granted to employers under NMSA 1978, § 52-1-5KD) (Effective January 1, 1991) of the Workers’ Compensation Act also applies to workers. The statute limits such an option to an employer after a worker redirects his health care to a health care provider (HCP) different than the one initially selected by the employer. The Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) granted the Worker such an option and Employer appeals. We agree with Employer that there is no compelling reason to depart from…