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Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to ESA |
| Employees' Benefits |
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| Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor |
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| Claims for Compensation Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, As Amended |
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| Medical and Related Benefits |
20 CFR 10.316 - After selecting a treating physician, may an employee choose to be treated by another physician instead?
- Section Number: 10.316
- Section Name: After selecting a treating physician, may an employee choose to be treated by another physician instead?
(a) When the physician originally selected to provide treatment for
a work-related injury refers the employee to a specialist for further
medical care, the employee need not consult OWCP for approval. In all
other instances, however, the employee must submit a written request to
OWCP with his or her
reasons for desiring a change of physician.
(b) OWCP will approve the request if it determines that the reasons
submitted are sufficient. Requests that are often approved include those
for transfer of care from a general practitioner to a physician who
specializes in treating conditions like the work-related one, or the
need for a new physician when an employee has moved. The employer may
not authorize a change of physicians.
Directed Medical Examinations
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