Medical Benefits and Vocational Rehabilitation

  1. Law
  2. CFR 20
  3. Employees' Benefits
  4. Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor
  5. Federal Coal Mine Health and SAFETY Act of 1969, as Amended
  6. Claims for Benefits Under Part C of Title IV of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act, as Amended
  7. Medical Benefits and Vocational Rehabilitation

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Section
725.701

What medical benefits are available?

Section
725.702

Who is considered a physician?

Section
725.703

How is treatment authorized?

Section
725.704

How are arrangements for medical care made?

Section
725.705

Is prior authorization for medical services required?

Section
725.706

What reports must a medical provider give to OWCP?

Section
725.707

At what rate will fees for medical services and treatments be paid?

Section
725.708

How are payments for professional medical services and medical equipment determined?

Section
725.709

How are payments for prescription drugs determined?

Section
725.710

How are payments for outpatient medical services determined?

Section
725.711

How are payments for inpatient medical services determined?

Section
725.712

When and how are fees reduced?

Section
725.713

If a fee is reduced, may a provider bill the claimant for the balance?

Section
725.714

How do providers enroll with OWCP for authorizations and billing?

Section
725.715

How do providers submit medical bills?

Section
725.716

How should a miner prepare and submit requests for reimbursement for covered medical expenses and transportation costs?

Section
725.717

What are the time limitations for requesting payment or reimbursement for covered medical services or treatments?

Section
725.718

How are disputes concerning medical benefits resolved?

Section
725.719

What is the objective of vocational rehabilitation?

Section
725.720

How does a miner request vocational rehabilitation assistance?