The Psychiatry Group provides psychiatric claim reopening evaluations for workers seeking further consideration of previously closed Washington workers’ compensation claims. These evaluations review relevant psychiatric history, changes in symptoms, treatment information, and available medical documentation. The assessment helps address the clinical questions associated with a reopening request and is distinct from ongoing treatment.
Independent evaluation. This is not treatment.
When a mental health condition related to a workplace injury changes after a claim has closed, a claim reopening psychiatric evaluation can help document the current condition and provide a professional opinion on reopening the claim.
Injured workers, attorneys, and claims professionals.
Reopening requests can be time-sensitive, so please submit the referral as early as possible.
In most cases, authorization is required unless the evaluation is private pay.
This evaluation is available to injured workers across Washington by telepsychiatry. Patients must be located in Washington at the time of the visit.
The clinician establishes a treatment relationship and provides applicable clinical care.
The psychiatrist performs an independent evaluation for a defined medical, legal, or claim purpose. The psychiatrist is not acting as the patient’s treating psychiatrist unless separately established under appropriate circumstances.
Not sure which one you need? Submit the form and describe your situation, and our team will help.
Whether you are seeking psychiatric services, need an independent evaluation, or are coordinating care, The Psychiatric Group is here to help you find the appropriate next step.