Common use of Second and Third Opinions Clause in Contracts

Second and Third Opinions. If Humboldt County questions the validity of the certification, Humboldt County may require, at its expense, the employee obtain a second opinion from a health care provider designated by Humboldt County. If the second opinion conflicts with the original opinion, Humboldt County may require, at its expense, that the employee obtain the opinion of a third health care provider designated or approved jointly by Humboldt County and the employee. This third opinion will be considered final and binding on both parties. Second and third opinions are not permitted for leave to care for a covered service member when the certification has been completed by a Department of Defense or Department of Veterans Affairs health care provider. However, second and third opinions are permitted when the certification has been completed by other health care providers as provided for by law. Second and third opinions are not allowed on a fitness for duty certification.