Disability benefits: certificates

People seeking disability benefits can no longer be charged separately just to have a required certificate or continued-eligibility form completed. Providers may still bill for the underlying medical examination or services.

What the law does ​

• Prohibits physicians and practitioners from charging administrative fees to complete disability-benefit certificate forms.
• Prohibits administrative fees for recertification examinations and forms required to keep disability benefits.
• Allows charges for connected medical services, copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles when comparable charges apply and are not imposed solely for the required form.

Who it affects ​

• Workers applying for or continuing disability benefits, including those taking leave to care for a qualifying family member.
• Physicians and practitioners who complete required medical certificates and recertifications.