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Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to U.S. Department of Labor |
| 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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| Subpart D | Medical and Related Benefits |
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What are the basic rules for authorizing emergency medical care? Emergency Medical Care
May the physician designated on Form CA-16 refer the employee to another medical specialist or medical facility?
Should the employer authorize medical care if he or she doubts that the injury occurred, or that it is work-related?
Should the employer use a Form CA-16 to authorize medical testing when an employee is exposed to a workplace hazard just once?
Are there any exceptions to these procedures for obtaining medical care?
What are the basic rules for obtaining medical care?
What are the special rules for the services of chiropractors?
What are the special rules for the services of clinical psychologists?
Will OWCP pay for preventive treatment?
Will OWCP pay for the services of an attendant?
Will OWCP pay for transportation to obtain medical treatment?
After selecting a treating physician, may an employee choose to be treated by another physician instead?
Can OWCP require an employee to be examined by another physician?
What happens if the opinion of the physician selected by OWCP differs from the opinion of the physician selected by the employee?
Who pays for second opinion and referee examinations?
What are the penalties for failing to report for or obstructing a second opinion or referee examination?
May an employer require an employee to undergo a physical examination in connection with a work-related injury?
What are the requirements for medical reports?
How and when should the medical report be submitted?
What additional medical information will OWCP require to support continuing payment of benefits?
What additional medical information will OWCP require to support a claim for a schedule award?
How are medical bills submitted?
What are the time frames for submitting bills?
If OWCP reimburses an employee only partially for a medical expense, must the provider refund the balance of the amount paid to the employee?