ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTENDED SICK TIME PAY. 338A. The University reserves the right to request a second medical opinion and abide by that opinion when determining eligibility for Extended Sick Time income. The University and the employee will mutually agree upon the physician to perform the evaluation and to abide by the second opinion. An employee, who
ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTENDED SICK TIME PAY. 338A. The University reserves the right to request a second medical opinion and abide by that opinion when determining eligibility for Extended SickTime income. The University and the employee will mutually agree upon the physician to perform the evaluation and to abide by the second opinion. An employee, who is asked to see a physician for a second medical opinion, will be informed of their rights to contact the Association. The examination and report will be without cost to the employee. Until the second opinion is received, the employee's physician statement will prevail in determining eligibility for Extended Sick Time income. If the University requests that the employee provide any medical records from the employee's health care provider(s) or from institutions or facilities providing care, the employee may request reimbursement for the cost, if any, of copying the requested records. 338B. Arbitrary failure or refusal to follow accepted medical practice in treating a sickness or injury shall be reason for discontinuing or withholding Extended Sick Time income.
ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTENDED SICK TIME PAY. 338A. The University reserves the right to request a second medical opinion and abide by that opinion when determining eligibility for Extended SickTime income. The University and the employee will mutually agree upon the physician to perform the evaluation and to abide by the second opinion. An employee, who is asked to see a physician for a second medical opinion, will be informed of their rights to contact the Association. The examination and report will be without cost to the employee. Until the second opinion is received, the employee's physician statement will prevail in determining eligibility for Extended Sick Time income. (continued on next page) 141 See Intent Note for Paragraph 336 142 See Intent Note for Paragraphs 325 and 337 If the University requests that the employee provide any medical records from the employee's health care provider(s) or from institutions or facilities providing care, the employee may request reimbursement for the cost, if any, of copying the requested records. 338B. Arbitrary failure or refusal to follow accepted medical practice in treating a sickness or injury shall be reason for discontinuing or withholding Extended Sick Time income.
