Code of Federal Regulations > Title 20 > Chapter I > Part 10 > Subpart D - Subpart D—Medical and Related Benefits

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

§ 10.300 - What are the basic rules for authorizing emergency medical care?

§ 10.301 - May the physician designated on Form CA-16 refer the employee to another medical specialist or medical facility?

§ 10.302 - Should the employer authorize medical care if he or she doubts that the injury occurred, or that it is work-related?

§ 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?

§ 10.304 - Are there any exceptions to these procedures for obtaining medical care?

MEDICAL TREATMENT AND RELATED ISSUES

§ 10.310 - What are the basic rules for obtaining medical care?

§ 10.311 - What are the special rules for the services of chiropractors?

§ 10.312 - What are the special rules for the services of clinical psychologists?

§ 10.313 - Will OWCP pay for preventive treatment?

§ 10.314 - Will OWCP pay for the services of an attendant?

§ 10.315 - Will OWCP pay for transportation to obtain medical treatment?

§ 10.316 - After selecting a treating physician, may an employee choose to be treated by another physician instead?

DIRECTED MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

§ 10.320 - Can OWCP require an employee to be examined by another physician?

§ 10.321 - What happens if the opinion of the physician selected by OWCP differs from the opinion of the physician selected by the employee?

§ 10.322 - Who pays for second opinion and referee examinations?

§ 10.323 - What are the penalties for failing to report for or obstructing a second opinion or referee examination?

§ 10.324 - May an employer require an employee to undergo a physical examination in connection with a work-related injury?

MEDICAL REPORTS

§ 10.330 - What are the requirements for medical reports?

§ 10.331 - How and when should the medical report be submitted?

§ 10.332 - What additional medical information will OWCP require to support continuing payment of benefits?

§ 10.333 - What additional medical information will OWCP require to support a claim for a schedule award?

MEDICAL BILLS

§ 10.335 - How are medical bills submitted?

§ 10.336 - What are the time frames for submitting bills?

§ 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?