# R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-9: Order declaring employer liable for medical services

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-33_S28-33-9

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-33-9
- **Heading:** Order declaring employer liable for 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 28-33-9

## Text

When an injury results in no incapacity or incapacity of three (3) days or less and a dispute arises between the employee and the employer or insurer as to the payment of medical expenses or other services provided under §§ 28-33-5, 28-33-7 and 28-33-8, the employee or the medical provider may file a petition with the workers€™ compensation court, which petition shall follow the procedure as outlined in chapter 35 of this title. In no event shall a petition be filed until twenty-one (21) days have elapsed since written demand for payment for the expense or service has been made on the employer or insurer.

## 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)

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