Subject Numbers Regarding Health Provider Authorizations

January 31, 2006

Please be advised that effective December 27, 2005, Dr. Roger Joseph Brick's authorization (number 143817-5) to treat workers' compensation claimants has been temporarily suspended pursuant to Workers' Compensation Law §13-d(4). Dr. Brick's office is located at 117 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey. The suspension is effective until December 26, 2006.

Dr. Brick is prohibited from rendering medical or other treatment and care to individuals who have suffered work-related injuries or illnesses while this suspension is in effect. Medical reports submitted for treatment and care rendered prior to December 27, 2005 are valid, but are invalid for any treatment or care rendered on or after that date. Requests to cross-examine Dr. Brick regarding treatment and care he rendered prior to the suspension's effective date should not be denied due to this suspension, and the physician is entitled to appropriate payment.

Any questions regarding these matters should be referred to the Office of General Counsel at (518) 486-9564.