§ 9-660. Provision of medical services and treatment

   (a) In general. -- In addition to the compensation provided under this subtitle, if a covered employee has suffered an accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease the employer or its insurer promptly shall provide to the covered employee, as the Commission may require:

   (1) medical, surgical, or other attendance or treatment;

   (2) hospital and nursing services;

   (3) medicine;

   (4) crutches and other apparatus; and

   (5) artificial arms, feet, hands, and legs and other prosthetic appliances.

(b) Duration. -- The employer or its insurer shall provide the medical services and treatment required under subsection (a) of this section for the period required by the nature of the accidental personal injury, compensable hernia, or occupational disease.

(c) Award or order -- Not to reopen case or change previous award. -- Except as provided in § 9-736(b) and (c) of this title, any award or order of the Commission under this section may not be construed to:

   (1) reopen any case; or

   (2) allow any previous award to be changed.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 101, § 37; 1991, ch. 8, § 2; ch. 21, § 5.