Third Medical Opinion a medical opinion that is provided when there is a conflict between the first medical opinion provided by the employee’s medical provider and the second medical opinion provided by the employer’s medical examiner. The persons providing the first two medical opinions shall select the person to provide the third medical opinion.
Third Medical Opinion a medical opinion that is provided when there is a conflict between the first medical opinion provided by the employee’s medical provider and the second medical opinion provided by the employer’s medical examiner. The persons providing the first two medical opinions shall select the person to provide the third medical opinion. Upon the request of the University, an employee on an approved leave under Sub-Articles 19 C, 19 D, 19 G, 19 I and any administrative leave, paid or unpaid, must turn in all badges, weapons, radio, keys and other University property for the duration of the leave.
Third Medical Opinion. Medical opinion to resolve disputes between the Employer’s Doctor and the Participant’s Doctor regarding the Participant’s Disability status. If the Participant requests a Third Medical Opinion, the Participant will be examined by a Doctor selected by the Plan Administrator from a list of Doctors that is maintained by the Plan Administrator solely for the purposes of obtaining Third Medical Opinions under the Plan and as required under the Union bargaining agreement. The Doctors on the list shall not be affiliated with the Employer as a senior medical consultant and shall be independent from the medical clinics to which the Employer makes referrals on a regular basis. Further, to the extent practicable, the list shall include up to six Doctors that practice in each of the following categories: orthopedics, neurology, internal medicine, psychology, cardiology, OB/GYN and general practice. When a Third Medical Opinion is requested, the Plan Administrator shall randomly select a Doctor to do the Third Medical Opinion from the category that is most relevant to Participant’s Disability. The Third Medical Opinion is binding upon the Plan Administrator and the Participant.
Third Medical Opinion. Section 1. When there is a difference of opinion between the Company and the Union over the medical condition of an employee which the Union claims will affect the employee’s wages or benefits, the Company and the Union will have the employee examined by a physician. The physician must be acceptable to both the Company and the Union, and the expenses of the examination shall be borne by the Company.
Section 2. The Company will provide each Local Union with a weekly report of employees who are not being paid for disability absences. Where there is a disagreement between the Company and the employee’s doctor regarding the condition of or the ability of an employee to return to work the Union may notify the Company in writing that it wishes to submit the dispute to a third doctor. If the Union’s notice is not sent within 21 days after its receipt of the first weekly notice showing that an employee is not being paid for a disability absence this agreement regarding a submission to a third doctor shall not apply to that employee’s absence. When the Union notifies the Company of its request for a third medical opinion, the County Medical Association shall be requested to designate the third doctor. The selection of, and examination by, the third doctor shall take place within 30 days of the Company’s receipt of the Union’s written notice. The fee for services shall be shared equally by the Union and the Company.
Section 3. The conclusion of the third doctor will be binding on the Company and the Union. It is understood, however, that the Company will determine whether or not it can provide work for the employee within any restrictions that may be imposed consistent with the third doctor’s conclusion. If the Company determines that it cannot provide such work for the employee, the employee will receive disability benefits.
Section 4. A copy of the third doctor’s opinion shall be furnished to the Union, upon its request and the submission of a release signed by the employee. It is further agreed that the employee’s medical records will be furnished to the Union as soon as possible after the Union’s request for such records and the submission of a release signed by the employee.
