Title 20

CHAPTER VI SUBCHAP B

Subchapter B - Federal Coal Mine Health And Safety Act Of 1969, As Amended

20:4.0.2.2.6PART 718
PART 718 - STANDARDS FOR DETERMINING COAL MINERS' TOTAL DISABILITY OR DEATH DUE TO PNEUMOCONIOSIS
20:4.0.2.2.6.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
20:4.0.2.2.6.1.74.1SECTION 718.1
     718.1 Statutory provisions.
20:4.0.2.2.6.1.74.2SECTION 718.2
     718.2 Applicability of this part.
20:4.0.2.2.6.1.74.3SECTION 718.3
     718.3 Scope and intent of this part.
20:4.0.2.2.6.1.74.4SECTION 718.4
     718.4 Definitions and use of terms.
20:4.0.2.2.6.1.74.5SECTION 718.5
     718.5 Incorporations by reference.
20:4.0.2.2.6.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Criteria for the Development of Medical Evidence
20:4.0.2.2.6.2.74.1SECTION 718.101
     718.101 General.
20:4.0.2.2.6.2.74.2SECTION 718.102
     718.102 Chest radiographs (X-rays).
20:4.0.2.2.6.2.74.3SECTION 718.103
     718.103 Pulmonary function tests.
20:4.0.2.2.6.2.74.4SECTION 718.104
     718.104 Report of physical examinations.
20:4.0.2.2.6.2.74.5SECTION 718.105
     718.105 Arterial blood-gas studies.
20:4.0.2.2.6.2.74.6SECTION 718.106
     718.106 Autopsy; biopsy.
20:4.0.2.2.6.2.74.7SECTION 718.107
     718.107 Other medical evidence.
20:4.0.2.2.6.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Determining Entitlement to Benefits
20:4.0.2.2.6.3.74.1SECTION 718.201
     718.201 Definition of pneumoconiosis.
20:4.0.2.2.6.3.74.2SECTION 718.202
     718.202 Determining the existence of pneumoconiosis.
20:4.0.2.2.6.3.74.3SECTION 718.203
     718.203 Establishing relationship of pneumoconiosis to coal mine employment.
20:4.0.2.2.6.3.74.4SECTION 718.204
     718.204 Total disability and disability causation defined; criteria for determining total disability and total disability due to pneumoconiosis.
20:4.0.2.2.6.3.74.5SECTION 718.205
     718.205 Death due to pneumoconiosis.
20:4.0.2.2.6.3.74.6SECTION 718.206
     718.206 Effect of findings by persons or agencies.
20:4.0.2.2.6.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Presumptions Applicable to Eligibility Determinations
20:4.0.2.2.6.4.74.1SECTION 718.301
     718.301 Establishing length of employment as a miner.
20:4.0.2.2.6.4.74.2SECTION 718.302
     718.302 Relationship of pneumoconiosis to coal mine employment.
20:4.0.2.2.6.4.74.3SECTION 718.303
     718.303 [Reserved]
20:4.0.2.2.6.4.74.4SECTION 718.304
     718.304 Irrebuttable presumption of total disability or death due to pneumoconiosis.
20:4.0.2.2.6.4.74.5SECTION 718.305
     718.305 Presumption of pneumoconiosis.
20:4.0.2.2.6.4.74.6SECTION 718.306
     718.306 [Reserved]
20:4.0.2.2.6.4.74.7.1APPENDIX Appendix A
  Appendix A to Part 718 - Standards for Administration and Interpretation of Chest Radiographs (X-rays)
20:4.0.2.2.6.4.74.7.2APPENDIX Appendix B
  Appendix B to Part 718 - Standards for Administration and Interpretation of Pulmonary Function Tests. Tables B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6.
20:4.0.2.2.6.4.74.7.3APPENDIX Appendix C
  Appendix C to Part 718 - Blood-Gas Tables
20:4.0.2.2.7PART 722
PART 722 - CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING WHETHER STATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS PROVIDE ADEQUATE COVERAGE FOR PNEUMOCONIOSIS AND LISTING OF APPROVED STATE LAWS
20:4.0.2.2.7.0.74.1SECTION 722.1
     722.1 Purpose.
20:4.0.2.2.7.0.74.2SECTION 722.2
     722.2 Definitions.
20:4.0.2.2.7.0.74.3SECTION 722.3
     722.3 General criteria; inclusion in and removal from the Secretary's list.
20:4.0.2.2.7.0.74.4SECTION 722.4
     722.4 The Secretary's list.
20:4.0.2.2.8PART 725
PART 725 - CLAIMS FOR BENEFITS UNDER PART C OF TITLE IV OF THE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT, AS AMENDED
20:4.0.2.2.8.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
20:4.0.2.2.8.1.83.1SECTION 725.1
     725.1 Statutory provisions.
20:4.0.2.2.8.1.83.2SECTION 725.2
     725.2 Purpose and applicability of this part.
20:4.0.2.2.8.1.83.3SECTION 725.3
     725.3 Contents of this part.
20:4.0.2.2.8.1.83.4SECTION 725.4
     725.4 Applicability of other parts in this title.
20:4.0.2.2.8.1.83.5SECTION 725.101
     725.101 Definition and use of terms.
20:4.0.2.2.8.1.83.6SECTION 725.102
     725.102 Disclosure of program information.
20:4.0.2.2.8.1.83.7SECTION 725.103
     725.103 Burden of proof.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Persons Entitled to Benefits, Conditions, and Duration of Entitlement
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.83SUBJGRP 83
  Conditions and Duration of Entitlement: Miner
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.83.1SECTION 725.201
     725.201 Who is entitled to benefits; contents of this subpart.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.83.2SECTION 725.202
     725.202 Miner defined; condition of entitlement, miner.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.83.3SECTION 725.203
     725.203 Duration and cessation of entitlement; miner.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84SUBJGRP 84
  Conditions and Duration of Entitlement: Miner's Dependents (Augmented Benefits)
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.4SECTION 725.204
     725.204 Determination of relationship; spouse.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.5SECTION 725.205
     725.205 Determination of dependency; spouse.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.6SECTION 725.206
     725.206 Determination of relationship; divorced spouse.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.7SECTION 725.207
     725.207 Determination of dependency; divorced spouse.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.8SECTION 725.208
     725.208 Determination of relationship; child.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.9SECTION 725.209
     725.209 Determination of dependency; child.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.10SECTION 725.210
     725.210 Duration of augmented benefits.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.11SECTION 725.211
     725.211 Time of determination of relationship and dependency of spouse or child for purposes of augmentation of benefits.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.12SECTION 725.212
     725.212 Conditions of entitlement; surviving spouse or surviving divorced spouse.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.13SECTION 725.213
     725.213 Duration of entitlement; surviving spouse or surviving divorced spouse.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.14SECTION 725.214
     725.214 Determination of relationship; surviving spouse.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.15SECTION 725.215
     725.215 Determination of dependency; surviving spouse.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.16SECTION 725.216
     725.216 Determination of relationship; surviving divorced spouse.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.17SECTION 725.217
     725.217 Determination of dependency; surviving divorced spouse.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.18SECTION 725.218
     725.218 Conditions of entitlement; child.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.19SECTION 725.219
     725.219 Duration of entitlement; child.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.20SECTION 725.220
     725.220 Determination of relationship; child.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.21SECTION 725.221
     725.221 Determination of dependency; child.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.22SECTION 725.222
     725.222 Conditions of entitlement; parent, brother, or sister.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.23SECTION 725.223
     725.223 Duration of entitlement; parent, brother, or sister.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.24SECTION 725.224
     725.224 Determination of relationship; parent, brother, or sister.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.25SECTION 725.225
     725.225 Determination of dependency; parent, brother, or sister.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.26SECTION 725.226
     725.226 “Good cause” for delayed filing of proof of support.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.27SECTION 725.227
     725.227 Time of determination of relationship and dependency of survivors.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.28SECTION 725.228
     725.228 Effect of conviction of felonious and intentional homicide on entitlement to benefits.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.29SECTION 725.229
     725.229 Intestate personal property.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.30SECTION 725.230
     725.230 Legal impediment.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.31SECTION 725.231
     725.231 Domicile.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.32SECTION 725.232
     725.232 Member of the same household - “living with,” “living in the same household,” and “living in the miner's household,” defined.
20:4.0.2.2.8.2.84.33SECTION 725.233
     725.233 Support and contributions.
20:4.0.2.2.8.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Filing of Claims
20:4.0.2.2.8.3.85.1SECTION 725.301
     725.301 Who may file a claim.
20:4.0.2.2.8.3.85.2SECTION 725.302
     725.302 Evidence of authority to file a claim on behalf of another.
20:4.0.2.2.8.3.85.3SECTION 725.303
     725.303 Date and place of filing of claims.
20:4.0.2.2.8.3.85.4SECTION 725.304
     725.304 Forms and initial processing.
20:4.0.2.2.8.3.85.5SECTION 725.305
     725.305 When a written statement is considered a claim.
20:4.0.2.2.8.3.85.6SECTION 725.306
     725.306 Withdrawal of a claim.
20:4.0.2.2.8.3.85.7SECTION 725.307
     725.307 Cancellation of a request for withdrawal.
20:4.0.2.2.8.3.85.8SECTION 725.308
     725.308 Time limits for filing claims.
20:4.0.2.2.8.3.85.9SECTION 725.309
     725.309 Additional claims; effect of prior denial of benefits.
20:4.0.2.2.8.3.85.10SECTION 725.310
     725.310 Modification of awards and denials.
20:4.0.2.2.8.3.85.11SECTION 725.311
     725.311 Communications with respect to claims; time computations.
20:4.0.2.2.8.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Adjudication Officers; Parties and Representatives
20:4.0.2.2.8.4.85.1SECTION 725.350
     725.350 Who are the adjudication officers
20:4.0.2.2.8.4.85.2SECTION 725.351
     725.351 Powers of adjudication officers.
20:4.0.2.2.8.4.85.3SECTION 725.352
     725.352 Disqualification of adjudication officer.
20:4.0.2.2.8.4.85.4SECTION 725.360
     725.360 Parties to proceedings.
20:4.0.2.2.8.4.85.5SECTION 725.361
     725.361 Party amicus curiae.
20:4.0.2.2.8.4.85.6SECTION 725.362
     725.362 Representation of parties.
20:4.0.2.2.8.4.85.7SECTION 725.363
     725.363 Qualification of representative.
20:4.0.2.2.8.4.85.8SECTION 725.364
     725.364 Authority of representative.
20:4.0.2.2.8.4.85.9SECTION 725.365
     725.365 Approval of representative's fees; lien against benefits.
20:4.0.2.2.8.4.85.10SECTION 725.366
     725.366 Fees for representatives.
20:4.0.2.2.8.4.85.11SECTION 725.367
     725.367 Payment of a claimant's attorney's fee by responsible operator or fund.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Adjudication of Claims by the District Director
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.1SECTION 725.401
     725.401 Claims development - general.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.2SECTION 725.402
     725.402 Approved State workers' compensation law.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.3SECTION 725.403
     725.403 [Reserved]
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.4SECTION 725.404
     725.404 Development of evidence - general.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.5SECTION 725.405
     725.405 Development of medical evidence; scheduling of medical examinations and tests.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.6SECTION 725.406
     725.406 Medical examinations and tests.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.7SECTION 725.407
     725.407 Identification and notification of responsible operator.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.8SECTION 725.408
     725.408 Operator's response to notification.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.9SECTION 725.409
     725.409 Denial of a claim by reason of abandonment.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.10SECTION 725.410
     725.410 Submission of additional evidence.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.11SECTION 725.411
     725.411 Initial adjudication in Trust Fund cases.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.12SECTION 725.412
     725.412 Operator's response.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.13SECTION 725.413
     725.413 Disclosure of medical information.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.14SECTION 725.414
     725.414 Development of evidence.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.15SECTION 725.415
     725.415 Action by the district director after development of evidence.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.16SECTION 725.416
     725.416 Conferences.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.17SECTION 725.417
     725.417 Action at the conclusion of conference.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.18SECTION 725.418
     725.418 Proposed decision and order.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.19SECTION 725.419
     725.419 Response to proposed decision and order.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.20SECTION 725.420
     725.420 Initial determinations.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.21SECTION 725.421
     725.421 Referral of a claim to the Office of Administrative Law Judges.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.22SECTION 725.422
     725.422 Legal assistance.
20:4.0.2.2.8.5.85.23SECTION 725.423
     725.423 Extensions of time.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Hearings
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.1SECTION 725.450
     725.450 Right to a hearing.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.2SECTION 725.451
     725.451 Request for hearing.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.3SECTION 725.452
     725.452 Type of hearing; parties.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.4SECTION 725.453
     725.453 Notice of hearing.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.5SECTION 725.454
     725.454 Time and place of hearing; transfer of cases.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.6SECTION 725.455
     725.455 Hearing procedures; generally.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.7SECTION 725.456
     725.456 Introduction of documentary evidence.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.8SECTION 725.457
     725.457 Witnesses.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.9SECTION 725.458
     725.458 Depositions; interrogatories.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.10SECTION 725.459
     725.459 Witness fees.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.11SECTION 725.460
     725.460 Consolidated hearings.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.12SECTION 725.461
     725.461 Waiver of right to appear and present evidence.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.13SECTION 725.462
     725.462 Withdrawal of controversion of issues set for formal hearing; effect.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.14SECTION 725.463
     725.463 Issues to be resolved at hearing; new issues.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.15SECTION 725.464
     725.464 Record of hearing.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.16SECTION 725.465
     725.465 Dismissals for cause.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.17SECTION 725.466
     725.466 Order of dismissal.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.18SECTION 725.475
     725.475 Termination of hearings.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.19SECTION 725.476
     725.476 Issuance of decision and order.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.20SECTION 725.477
     725.477 Form and contents of decision and order.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.21SECTION 725.478
     725.478 Filing and service of decision and order.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.22SECTION 725.479
     725.479 Finality of decisions and orders.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.23SECTION 725.480
     725.480 Modification of decisions and orders.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.24SECTION 725.481
     725.481 Right to appeal to the Benefits Review Board.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.25SECTION 725.482
     725.482 Judicial review.
20:4.0.2.2.8.6.85.26SECTION 725.483
     725.483 Costs in proceedings brought without reasonable grounds.
20:4.0.2.2.8.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Responsible Coal Mine Operators
20:4.0.2.2.8.7.85.1SECTION 725.490
     725.490 Statutory provisions and scope.
20:4.0.2.2.8.7.85.2SECTION 725.491
     725.491 Operator defined.
20:4.0.2.2.8.7.85.3SECTION 725.492
     725.492 Successor operator defined.
20:4.0.2.2.8.7.85.4SECTION 725.493
     725.493 Employment relationship defined.
20:4.0.2.2.8.7.85.5SECTION 725.494
     725.494 Potentially liable operators.
20:4.0.2.2.8.7.85.6SECTION 725.495
     725.495 Criteria for determining a responsible operator.
20:4.0.2.2.8.7.85.7SECTION 725.496
     725.496 Special claims transferred to the fund.
20:4.0.2.2.8.7.85.8SECTION 725.497
     725.497 Procedures in special claims transferred to the fund.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Payment of Benefits
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.85SUBJGRP 85
  General Provisions
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.85.1SECTION 725.501
     725.501 Payment provisions generally.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.85.2SECTION 725.502
     725.502 When benefit payments are due; manner of payment.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.85.3SECTION 725.503
     725.503 Date from which benefits are payable.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.85.4SECTION 725.504
     725.504 Payments to a claimant employed as a miner.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.85.5SECTION 725.505
     725.505 Payees.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.85.6SECTION 725.506
     725.506 Payment on behalf of another; “legal guardian” defined.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.85.7SECTION 725.507
     725.507 Guardian for minor or incompetent.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.85.8SECTION 725.510
     725.510 Representative payee.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.85.9SECTION 725.511
     725.511 Use and benefit defined.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.85.10SECTION 725.512
     725.512 Support of legally dependent spouse, child, or parent.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.85.11SECTION 725.513
     725.513 Accountability; transfer.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.85.12SECTION 725.514
     725.514 Certification to dependent of augmentation portion of benefit.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.85.13SECTION 725.515
     725.515 Assignment and exemption from claims of creditors.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.86SUBJGRP 86
  Benefit Rates
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.86.14SECTION 725.520
     725.520 Computation of benefits.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.86.15SECTION 725.521
     725.521 Commutation of payments; lump sum awards.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.86.16SECTION 725.522
     725.522 Payments prior to final adjudication.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.87SUBJGRP 87
  Special Provisions for Operator Payments
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.87.17SECTION 725.530
     725.530 Operator payments; generally.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.87.18SECTION 725.531
     725.531 Receipt for payment.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.87.19SECTION 725.532
     725.532 Suspension, reduction, or termination of payments.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.88SUBJGRP 88
  Increases and Reductions of Benefits
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.88.20SECTION 725.533
     725.533 Modification of benefits amounts; general.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.88.21SECTION 725.534
     725.534 Reduction of State benefits.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.88.22SECTION 725.535
     725.535 Reductions; receipt of State or Federal benefit.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.88.23SECTION 725.536
     725.536 Reductions; excess earnings.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.88.24SECTION 725.537
     725.537 Reductions; retroactive effect of an additional claim for benefits.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.88.25SECTION 725.538
     725.538 Reductions; effect of augmentation of benefits based on subsequent qualification of individual.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.88.26SECTION 725.539
     725.539 More than one reduction event.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.89SUBJGRP 89
  Overpayments; Underpayments
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.89.27SECTION 725.540
     725.540 Overpayments.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.89.28SECTION 725.541
     725.541 Notice of waiver of adjustment or recovery of overpayment.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.89.29SECTION 725.542
     725.542 When waiver of adjustment or recovery may be applied.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.89.30SECTION 725.543
     725.543 Standards for waiver of adjustment or recovery.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.89.31SECTION 725.544
     725.544 Collection and compromise of claims for overpayment.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.89.32SECTION 725.545
     725.545 Underpayments.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.89.33SECTION 725.546
     725.546 Relation to provisions for reductions or increases.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.89.34SECTION 725.547
     725.547 Applicability of overpayment and underpayment provisions to operator or carrier.
20:4.0.2.2.8.8.89.35SECTION 725.548
     725.548 Procedures applicable to overpayments and underpayments.
20:4.0.2.2.8.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Enforcement of Liability; Reports
20:4.0.2.2.8.9.90.1SECTION 725.601
     725.601 Enforcement generally.
20:4.0.2.2.8.9.90.2SECTION 725.602
     725.602 Reimbursement of the fund.
20:4.0.2.2.8.9.90.3SECTION 725.603
     725.603 Payments by the fund on behalf of an operator; liens.
20:4.0.2.2.8.9.90.4SECTION 725.604
     725.604 Enforcement of final awards.
20:4.0.2.2.8.9.90.5SECTION 725.605
     725.605 Defaults.
20:4.0.2.2.8.9.90.6SECTION 725.606
     725.606 Security for the payment of benefits.
20:4.0.2.2.8.9.90.7SECTION 725.607
     725.607 Payments of additional compensation.
20:4.0.2.2.8.9.90.8SECTION 725.608
     725.608 Interest.
20:4.0.2.2.8.9.90.9SECTION 725.609
     725.609 Enforcement against other persons.
20:4.0.2.2.8.9.90.10SECTION 725.620
     725.620 Failure to secure benefits; other penalties.
20:4.0.2.2.8.9.90.11SECTION 725.621
     725.621 Reports.
20:4.0.2.2.8.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Medical Benefits and Vocational Rehabilitation
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.1SECTION 725.701
     725.701 What medical benefits are available
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.2SECTION 725.702
     725.702 Who is considered a physician
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.3SECTION 725.703
     725.703 How is treatment authorized
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.4SECTION 725.704
     725.704 How are arrangements for medical care made
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.5SECTION 725.705
     725.705 Is prior authorization for medical services required
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.6SECTION 725.706
     725.706 What reports must a medical provider give to OWCP
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.7SECTION 725.707
     725.707 At what rate will fees for medical services and treatments be paid
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.8SECTION 725.708
     725.708 How are payments for professional medical services and medical equipment determined
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.9SECTION 725.709
     725.709 How are payments for prescription drugs determined
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.10SECTION 725.710
     725.710 How are payments for outpatient medical services determined
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.11SECTION 725.711
     725.711 How are payments for inpatient medical services determined
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.12SECTION 725.712
     725.712 When and how are fees reduced
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.13SECTION 725.713
     725.713 If a fee is reduced, may a provider bill the claimant for the balance
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.14SECTION 725.714
     725.714 How do providers enroll with OWCP for authorizations and billing
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.15SECTION 725.715
     725.715 How do providers submit medical bills
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.16SECTION 725.716
     725.716 How should a miner prepare and submit requests for reimbursement for covered medical expenses and transportation costs
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.17SECTION 725.717
     725.717 What are the time limitations for requesting payment or reimbursement for covered medical services or treatments
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.18SECTION 725.718
     725.718 How are disputes concerning medical benefits resolved
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.19SECTION 725.719
     725.719 What is the objective of vocational rehabilitation
20:4.0.2.2.8.10.90.20SECTION 725.720
     725.720 How does a miner request vocational rehabilitation assistance
20:4.0.2.2.9PART 726
PART 726 - BLACK LUNG BENEFITS; REQUIREMENTS FOR COAL MINE OPERATOR'S INSURANCE
20:4.0.2.2.9.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
20:4.0.2.2.9.1.91.1SECTION 726.1
     726.1 Statutory insurance requirements for coal mine operators.
20:4.0.2.2.9.1.91.2SECTION 726.2
     726.2 Purpose and scope of this part.
20:4.0.2.2.9.1.91.3SECTION 726.3
     726.3 Relationship of this part to other parts in this subchapter.
20:4.0.2.2.9.1.91.4SECTION 726.4
     726.4 Who must obtain insurance coverage.
20:4.0.2.2.9.1.91.5SECTION 726.5
     726.5 Effective date of insurance coverage.
20:4.0.2.2.9.1.91.6SECTION 726.6
     726.6 The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs.
20:4.0.2.2.9.1.91.7SECTION 726.7
     726.7 Forms, submission of information.
20:4.0.2.2.9.1.91.8SECTION 726.8
     726.8 Definitions.
20:4.0.2.2.9.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Authorization of Self-Insurers
20:4.0.2.2.9.2.91.1SECTION 726.101
     726.101 Who may be authorized to self-insure.
20:4.0.2.2.9.2.91.2SECTION 726.102
     726.102 Application for authority to become a self-insurer; how filed; information to be submitted.
20:4.0.2.2.9.2.91.3SECTION 726.103
     726.103 Application for authority to self-insure; effect of regulations contained in this part.
20:4.0.2.2.9.2.91.4SECTION 726.104
     726.104 Action by the Office upon application of operator.
20:4.0.2.2.9.2.91.5SECTION 726.105
     726.105 Fixing the amount of security.
20:4.0.2.2.9.2.91.6SECTION 726.106
     726.106 Type of security.
20:4.0.2.2.9.2.91.7SECTION 726.107
     726.107 Deposits of negotiable securities with Federal Reserve banks or the Treasurer of the United States; authority to sell such securities; interest thereon.
20:4.0.2.2.9.2.91.8SECTION 726.108
     726.108 Withdrawal of negotiable securities.
20:4.0.2.2.9.2.91.9SECTION 726.109
     726.109 Increase or reduction in the amount of security.
20:4.0.2.2.9.2.91.10SECTION 726.110
     726.110 Filing of agreement and undertaking.
20:4.0.2.2.9.2.91.11SECTION 726.111
     726.111 Notice of authorization to self-insure.
20:4.0.2.2.9.2.91.12SECTION 726.112
     726.112 Reports required of self-insurer; examination of accounts of self-insurer.
20:4.0.2.2.9.2.91.13SECTION 726.113
     726.113 Disclosure of confidential information.
20:4.0.2.2.9.2.91.14SECTION 726.114
     726.114 Period of authorization as self-insurer; reauthorization.
20:4.0.2.2.9.2.91.15SECTION 726.115
     726.115 Revocation of authorization to self-insure.
20:4.0.2.2.9.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Insurance Contracts
20:4.0.2.2.9.3.91SUBJGRP 91
  Reports by Carrier
20:4.0.2.2.9.3.91.1SECTION 726.201
     726.201 Insurance contracts - generally.
20:4.0.2.2.9.3.91.2SECTION 726.202
     726.202 Who may underwrite an operator's liability.
20:4.0.2.2.9.3.91.3SECTION 726.203
     726.203 Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act endorsement.
20:4.0.2.2.9.3.91.4SECTION 726.204
     726.204 Statutory policy provisions.
20:4.0.2.2.9.3.91.5SECTION 726.205
     726.205 Other forms of endorsement and policies.
20:4.0.2.2.9.3.91.6SECTION 726.206
     726.206 Terms of policies.
20:4.0.2.2.9.3.91.7SECTION 726.207
     726.207 Discharge by the carrier of obligations and duties of operator.
20:4.0.2.2.9.3.91.8SECTION 726.208
     726.208 Report by carrier of issuance of policy or endorsement.
20:4.0.2.2.9.3.91.9SECTION 726.209
     726.209 Report; by whom sent.
20:4.0.2.2.9.3.91.10SECTION 726.210
     726.210 Agreement to be bound by report.
20:4.0.2.2.9.3.91.11SECTION 726.211
     726.211 Name of one employer only shall be given in each report.
20:4.0.2.2.9.3.91.12SECTION 726.212
     726.212 Notice of cancellation.
20:4.0.2.2.9.3.91.13SECTION 726.213
     726.213 Reports by carriers concerning the payment of benefits.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Civil Money Penalties
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.1SECTION 726.300
     726.300 Purpose and scope.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.2SECTION 726.301
     726.301 Definitions.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.3SECTION 726.302
     726.302 Determination of penalty.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.4SECTION 726.303
     726.303 Notification; investigation.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.5SECTION 726.304
     726.304 Notice of initial assessment.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.6SECTION 726.305
     726.305 Contents of notice.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.7SECTION 726.306
     726.306 Finality of administrative assessment.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.8SECTION 726.307
     726.307 Form of notice of contest and request for hearing.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.9SECTION 726.308
     726.308 Service and computation of time.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.10SECTION 726.309
     726.309 Referral to the Office of Administrative Law Judges.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.11SECTION 726.310
     726.310 Appointment of Administrative Law Judge and notification of hearing date.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.12SECTION 726.311
     726.311 Evidence.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.13SECTION 726.312
     726.312 Burdens of proof.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.14SECTION 726.313
     726.313 Decision and order of Administrative Law Judge.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.15SECTION 726.314
     726.314 Review by the Secretary.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.16SECTION 726.315
     726.315 Contents.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.17SECTION 726.316
     726.316 Filing and service.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.18SECTION 726.317
     726.317 Discretionary review.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.19SECTION 726.318
     726.318 Final decision of the Secretary.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.20SECTION 726.319
     726.319 Retention of official record.
20:4.0.2.2.9.4.92.21SECTION 726.320
     726.320 Collection and recovery of penalty.
20:4.0.2.2.10PART 727-799
PARTS 727-799 [RESERVED]