Subpart D. Subpart D—Medical and Related Benefits

• Emergency Medical Care

  • SECTION § 10.300 - What are the basic rules for authorizing emergency medical care?
  • SECTION § 10.301 - May the physician designated on Form CA-16 refer the employee to another medical specialist or medical facility?
  • SECTION § 10.302 - Should the employer authorize medical care if he or she doubts that the injury occurred, or that it is work-related?
  • SECTION § 10.303 - Should the employer use a Form CA-16 to authorize medical testing when an employee is exposed to a workplace hazard just once?
  • SECTION § 10.304 - Are there any exceptions to these procedures for obtaining medical care?

• Medical Treatment and Related Issues

  • SECTION § 10.310 - What are the basic rules for obtaining medical care?
  • SECTION § 10.311 - What are the special rules for the services of chiropractors?
  • SECTION § 10.312 - What are the special rules for the services of clinical psychologists?
  • SECTION § 10.313 - Will OWCP pay for preventive treatment?
  • SECTION § 10.314 - Will OWCP pay for the services of an attendant?
  • SECTION § 10.315 - Will OWCP pay for transportation to obtain medical treatment?
  • SECTION § 10.316 - After selecting a treating physician, may an employee choose to be treated by another physician instead?

• Directed Medical Examinations

  • SECTION § 10.320 - Can OWCP require an employee to be examined by another physician?
  • SECTION § 10.321 - What happens if the opinion of the physician selected by OWCP differs from the opinion of the physician selected by the employee?
  • SECTION § 10.322 - Who pays for second opinion and referee examinations?
  • SECTION § 10.323 - What are the penalties for failing to report for or obstructing a second opinion or referee examination?
  • SECTION § 10.324 - May an employer require an employee to undergo a physical examination in connection with a work-related injury?

• Medical Reports

  • SECTION § 10.330 - What are the requirements for medical reports?
  • SECTION § 10.331 - How and when should the medical report be submitted?
  • SECTION § 10.332 - What additional medical information will OWCP require to support continuing payment of benefits?
  • SECTION § 10.333 - What additional medical information will OWCP require to support a claim for a schedule award?

• Medical Bills

  • SECTION § 10.335 - How are medical bills submitted?
  • SECTION § 10.336 - What are the time frames for submitting bills?
  • SECTION § 10.337 - If an employee is only partially reimbursed for a medical expense, must the provider refund the balance of the amount paid to the employee?