[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 20, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 20CFR10.310]

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                      TITLE 20--EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS
 
CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
 
PART 10_CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT, 
 
                 Subpart D_Medical and Related Benefits
 
Sec.  10.310  What are the basic rules for obtaining medical care?

    (a) The employee is entitled to receive all medical services, 
appliances or supplies which a qualified physician prescribes or 
recommends and which OWCP considers necessary to treat the work-related 
injury. The employee need not be disabled to receive such treatment. If 
there is any doubt as to whether a specific service, appliance or supply 
is necessary to treat the work-related injury, the employee should 
consult OWCP prior to obtaining it.
    (b) Any qualified physician or qualified hospital may provide such 
services, appliances and supplies. A qualified provider of medical 
support services may also furnish appropriate services, appliances, and 
supplies. OWCP may apply a test of cost-effectiveness to appliances and 
supplies. With respect to prescribed medications, OWCP may require the 
use of generic equivalents where they are available.