Connecticut General Statutes 31-294a – Eligibility for podiatric care
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Any recipient of benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act shall be eligible to receive the services of a podiatrist to the same extent that such person is eligible to receive the services of a practicing physician, surgeon or dentist.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 31-294a
- Compensation: means benefits or payments mandated by the provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, indemnity, medical and surgical aid or hospital and nursing service required under §. See Connecticut General Statutes 31-275
- Physician: includes any person licensed and authorized to practice a healing art, as defined in §. See Connecticut General Statutes 31-275
- Podiatrist: means any practitioner of podiatry, as defined in §. See Connecticut General Statutes 31-275