# R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-6: Failure to provide or accept medical services

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-6

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-6
- **Heading:** Failure to provide or accept medical services
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 28 / Chapter 28-33 / Section 28-33-6

## Text

In the case of the employer€™s neglect or refusal reasonably to do so, the employer shall be liable for the reasonable expense incurred by or on behalf of the employee in providing treatment, and the refusal of the employee to accept treatment reasonably required to lessen or terminate his or her incapacity shall bar the employee from receiving compensation during the period of refusal.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-1 § 28-33-1. Employees entitled to compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-2 § 28-33-2. Injuries occasioned by willful intent or intoxication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-2.1 § 28-33-2.1. Injuries occasioned by employer-sponsored social or athletic activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-2.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-4 § 28-33-4. Commencement of compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-5 § 28-33-5. Medical services provided by employer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-6 § 28-33-6. Failure to provide or accept medical services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-7 § 28-33-7. Health service provider reimbursement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-8 § 28-33-8. Employee€™s choice of physician, dentist, or hospital €” Payment of charges €” Physician reporting schedule.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-8.1 § 28-33-8.1. Managed care programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-8.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-9 § 28-33-9. Order declaring employer liable for medical services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-10 § 28-33-10. €œDental, hospital, and medical services€ defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-11 § 28-33-11. Notice of hearings €” Time of decision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-12 § 28-33-12. Death benefits payable to dependents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-13 § 28-33-13. Persons presumed wholly dependent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-13.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-6. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.