Free Download Form 8 in PDF format - Vermont

DOL Form 8 Rev. 3/09

Department of Labor Workers' Compensation Division PO Box 488 Montpelier, VT 05601-0488 (802) 828-2286

State File No. Ins. Co. File No. Date of Injury Fed. Id. No.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CHANGE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
Note: An employee has the right to change health care providers from the one suggested or assigned to them by their employer, regardless of the reasons for the change, at any time during the course of treatment after the first appointment. Employee Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Social Security No.: Telephone:

I am changing my medical care for my work-related injury from the first treating health care provider selected by my employer to the provider of my choice. FIRST TREATING PROVIDER Name: Address: City/State/Zip: I am changing because: NEW TREATING PROVIDER Name: Address: City/State/Zip: I would rather treat with my family health care provider. I believe another health care provider is better able to treat my symptoms. I have previously treated with another health care provider. Other (please describe below):

This notice should be presented to the employer/insurance carrier prior to changing health care providers to fulfill the requirements of Vermont law, [21 V.S.A. § 640(b)]. Notice is not required for subsequent changes of provider after the first change of provider form is submitted.

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