20 C.F.R. § 10.302 Should the employer authorize medical care if he or she doubts that the injury occurred, or that it is work-related?
Title 20 - Employees' Benefits
If the employer doubts that the injury occurred, or that it is work-related, he or she should authorize medical care by completing Form CA–16 and checking block 6B of the form. If the medical and factual evidence sent to OWCP shows that the condition treated is not work-related, OWCP will notify the employee, the employer, and the physician or hospital that OWCP will not authorize payment for any further treatment.
Title 20: Employees' Benefits
PART 10—CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT, AS AMENDED
Subpart D—Medical and Related Benefits
Emergency Medical Care
§ 10.302 Should the employer authorize medical care if he or she doubts that the injury occurred, or that it is work-related?
