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Title 20

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  1. Title 20 —Employees' Benefits
  2. Chapter I —Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor
  3. Subchapter B —Federal Employees' Compensation Act
  4. Part 10 —Claims for Compensation Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, as Amended
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Title 20Employees' BenefitsPart / Section
Chapter IOffice of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor1 – 199
Subchapter BFederal Employees' Compensation Act10 – 25
Part 10Claims for Compensation Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, as Amended10.0 – 10.916
Subpart DMedical and Related Benefits10.300 – 10.337
Emergency Medical Care10.300 – 10.304
§ 10.300What are the basic rules for authorizing emergency medical care?
§ 10.301May the physician designated on Form CA-16 refer the employee to another medical specialist or medical facility?
§ 10.302Should the employer authorize medical care if he or she doubts that the injury occurred, or that it is work-related?
§ 10.303Should the employer use a Form CA-16 to authorize medical testing when an employee is exposed to a workplace hazard just once?
§ 10.304Are there any exceptions to these procedures for obtaining medical care?
Medical Treatment and Related Issues10.310 – 10.316
§ 10.310What are the basic rules for obtaining medical care?
§ 10.311What are the special rules for the services of chiropractors?
§ 10.312What are the special rules for the services of clinical psychologists?
§ 10.313Will OWCP pay for preventive treatment?
§ 10.314Will OWCP pay for the services of an attendant?
§ 10.315Will OWCP pay for transportation to obtain medical treatment?
§ 10.316After selecting a treating physician, may an employee choose to be treated by another physician instead?
Directed Medical Examinations10.320 – 10.324
§ 10.320Can OWCP require an employee to be examined by another physician?
§ 10.321What happens if the opinion of the physician selected by OWCP differs from the opinion of the physician selected by the employee?
§ 10.322Who pays for second opinion and referee examinations?
§ 10.323What are the penalties for failing to report for or obstructing a second opinion or referee examination?
§ 10.324May an employer require an employee to undergo a physical examination in connection with a work-related injury?
Medical Reports10.330 – 10.333
§ 10.330What are the requirements for medical reports?
§ 10.331How and when should the medical report be submitted?
§ 10.332What additional medical information will OWCP require to support continuing payment of benefits?
§ 10.333What additional medical information will OWCP require to support a claim for a schedule award?
Medical Bills10.335 – 10.337
§ 10.335How are medical bills submitted?
§ 10.336What are the time frames for submitting bills?
§ 10.337If an employee is only partially reimbursed for a medical expense, must the provider refund the balance of the amount paid to the employee?
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