A worker who suffers a work-related injury is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical care for work-related injuries or diseases. This includes payment of expenses for all medical treatment, including surgery, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and hospital services. Employers or their insurance carriers are required by law to provide these services and benefits must be paid as long as the treatment is related to a worksite injury. State law does not require prior authorization from the employer or insurance company for medical services. However, it does allow the employer to direct the care for the first 28 days of medical care.