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13. Arrange and supervise rehabilitation services where indicated. 14. Arrange for and set up system for payment of benefits and allocated expenses in accordance with CLIENT'S needs. 15. ICS shall prepare with the assistance of the CLIENT all reports, which are now, or will be required by the State of California or other government agencies with respect to self-funded programs. 16. ICS shall subscribe to and pay for enrollment in the Index Bureau System and will report to the Index Bureau on each and every indemnity claim. The per claim cost of this service shall be posted as an allocated expense to the CLIENT. B. Medical Administration. ICS shall adhere to the following medical administration standards: 1. Authorize, review and monitor all medical treatment required on injury or illness claims. 2. Audit and pay all medical expenses in a timely manner, and within statutory guidelines. 3. Maintain close contact with treating physicians to ensure employees receive proper medical treatment and are returned to full employment at earliest date. 4. Arrange for medical-legal opinions in disputed cases, conferring with medical examiners, CLIENT, and legal counsel where indicated. 5. Consult as required with CLIENT on those cases where injury residual might involve restriction and/or retirement potential. C. Legal Administration. ICS shall adhere to the following legal administration standards: 1. Refer litigated cases, when needed, to attorneys recommended by ICS and approved by CLIENT for purposes of defending CLIENT's interests before Workers' Compensation Appeals Board and the court. 2. Work closely with counsel in preparing defense of litigated cases. 3. Obtain CLIENT's authorization on all settlements or stipulations when required. 4. Work closely with applicant's attorney and legal counsel in informal dispositions of litigated cases. 5. Attend, when required, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board hearings.