Medical Authorization Form
Download FormIf you've filed a Workers' Compensation claim, you've undoubtedly received a blank medical records release form from your employer's insurance adjuster. The document above is a sample of one of those forms.
Why the Adjuster Wants a Blank Release Signed
In order to discover prior injuries or pre-existing conditions, the adjuster will try to use a blank release to acquire all of your medical records from every doctor you have ever seen — even records that are entirely irrelevant to your work injury. Those unrelated records are then sometimes used to argue that your current condition is not work-related.
What You Should Know Before Signing
You are generally not required to sign an open-ended, blank authorization. A release can and should be limited to records that are reasonably related to the body parts and conditions at issue in your claim. Before you sign anything, it is worth understanding exactly what you are agreeing to release. For more information about your rights regarding this form, read our medical-release guide.
How GEKLAW Can Help
An experienced Workers' Compensation attorney can review these requests, push back on overly broad releases, and make sure only the records relevant to your injury are disclosed — protecting both your privacy and your claim. If you have received a medical release form, we can help you understand what to do next.
