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Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to U.S. Department of Labor |
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Employees' Benefits |
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Employment Standards Administration, Department of Labor |
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Claims for Benefits Under Part C of Title IV of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act, As Amended |
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Medical Benefits and Vocational Rehabilitation |
20 CFR 725.705 - Arrangements for medical care.
- Section Number: 725.705
- Section Name: Arrangements for medical care.
(a) Operator liability. If an operator has been determined liable
for the payment of benefits to a miner, the Office shall notify such
operator or insurer of the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
the authorized providers of medical benefits chosen by an entitled
miner, and shall require the operator or insurer to:
(1) Notify the miner and the providers chosen that such operator
will be responsible for the cost of medical services provided to the
miner on account of the miner's total disability due to pneumoconiosis;
(2) Designate a person or persons with decisionmaking authority
with whom the Office, the miner and authorized providers may
communicate on matters involving medical benefits provided under this
subpart and notify the Office, miner and providers of such designation;
(3) Make arrangements for the direct reimbursement of providers for
their services.
(b) Fund liability. If there is no operator found liable for the
payment of benefits, the Office shall make necessary arrangements to
provide medical care to the miner, notify the miner and medical care
facility selected of the liability of the fund, designate a person or
persons with whom the miner or provider may communicate on matters
relating to medical care, and make arrangements for the direct
reimbursement of the medical provider.
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