Federal Register #1240-0037

Request for Public Comments on Medical Travel Refund Request Forms (OWCP-957A and OWCP-957B)

This opportunity is a request for public comments from the Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP), regarding the extension of information collection for Medical Travel Refund Requests. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) - Purpose: - Seeking feedback on the continued use of forms OWCP-957A (Mileage) and OWCP-957B (Expenses) for medical travel refund requests - Supports travel expense reimbursements under the Federal Employees Compensation Act, Black Lung Benefits Act, and Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement for products or services - No products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Focus is on improving the forms and processes for collecting information, reducing paperwork, and ensuring data accuracy and clarity - Notable requirements: - Collection includes necessary data elements such as physician signatures for certain claims - Aims to minimize respondent burden while maintaining effective administration of travel reimbursements

Description

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is soliciting public comments on the proposed extension of information collection for Medical Travel Refund Requests related to mileage and expenses. This collection supports the administration of travel expense reimbursements under the Federal Employees Compensation Act, Black Lung Benefits Act, and Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act. The information collected helps OWCP determine the appropriateness of reimbursement requests and includes necessary data elements such as physician signatures for certain claims. The request aims to reduce paperwork and respondent burden while ensuring data accuracy and clarity.

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