20CFR10.10.302 - Should the employer authorize medical care if he or she doubts that the injury occurred, or that it is work-related?

Content Last Revised: 2/14/75
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CFR
Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to ESA

Title 20
Employees' Benefits

Chapter I
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor

Part 10
Claims for Compensation Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, As Amended

Subpart D
Medical and Related Benefits

20 CFR 10.302 - Should the employer authorize medical care if he or she doubts that the injury occurred, or that it is work-related?

Section Number: 10.302
Section Name: Should the employer authorize medical care if he or she doubts that the injury occurred, or that it is work-related?

    If the employer doubts that the injury occurred, or that it is work-
related, he or she should authorize medical care by completing Form CA-
16 and checking block 6B of the form. If the medical and factual 
evidence sent to OWCP shows that the condition treated is not work-
related, OWCP will notify the employee, the employer, and the physician 
or hospital that OWCP will not authorize payment for any further 
treatment.