What happens if a claim for temporary total disability (TTD) is contested?

When a claim for temporary total disability (TTD) is contested, the employer is indeed granted additional time to respond to the claim. This allows the employer to investigate the claim further, gather necessary documentation or evidence, and prepare a proper response before any decisions are made regarding the benefits.

During this phase, both the employer and the employee have the opportunity to present their respective sides, which may involve further meetings or negotiations to clarify the situation. This time extension is critical to ensure that all parties have adequate opportunity to address the contested issues and that the process follows the proper legal protocol.

The other choices do not accurately reflect the typical procedure in such cases. Immediate termination of benefits would not be appropriate without a thorough review and proper legal proceedings. Requesting further evidence from the employee is a possible step but not a mandatory outcome of a contested claim. Finally, while cases can ultimately end up in court if unresolved, this is not the immediate or necessary response when a TTD claim is initially contested.