Automation to the Petition for Medical Treatment (PMT) Program Starting September 26, 2025
The PMT Program addresses cases in which an authorized treating physician has recommended treatment for a condition or body part that has already been approved by the Commission.
New automation within the program is designed to speed up decisions on the delivery of medical care and enhance accuracy. The program is available when:
• An award has been entered,
• A treating physician is established,
• The employer is represented by counsel, and
• The request is for medical care or treatment only.
The petitioning party must include documentation supporting the requested care (surgery, diagnostic tests, physical therapy, medication, etc.). The respondent has 7 calendar days to advise the Commission and requesting party of whether the care requested is approved or denied.
If no response is received, a telephone conference will be scheduled with the Commission’s Chief Deputy Commissioner (or designee), claimant’s counsel (or the claimant if unrepresented), and defense counsel.
An Order will then be issued either confirming the medical benefits requested or referring the request to the Commission’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Team, Evidentiary, or On-the-Record Hearing Docket.
With the new automation process, there are also new options in WebFile for uploading PMT Claim Forms and responses.
Questions can be directed to Jamie DeSisto at 443-641-05 or jdesisto@tthlaw.com.