Duty of insurer to determine physical limitations on injured employee’s ability to work. If an employee does not return to work for 28 consecutive calendar days as a result of an injury arising out of and in the course of his employment or an occupational disease, the insurer shall contact the treating physician or chiropractor to determine whether:
1. There are physical limitations on the injured employee’s ability to work; and
2. The limitations, if any, are permanent or temporary.
Last modified: February 25, 2006