The nonavailability statement (NAS) is a certificate issued at a treatment facility when a

·        particular service cannot be performed at a military treatment center.

TRICARE is secondary to

·        commercial medical insurance policies.

Survivors of veterans who died in the line of duty (without misconduct) would be eligible for

CHAMPVA

The program designed to provide medical treatment and other benefits for respiratory conditions related to former employment in a coal mine is the

Federal Black Lung Program

Working while impaired by an illicit drug would preclude an employee from receiving workers’ compensation benefits with an

on-the-job injury

The OSHA Act of 1970 was enacted by Congress to protect employees against injuries from

occupational hazards in the workplace

Obtaining and retaining MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) is an

OSHA requirement

Employees who, during the normal course of their job, may come into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials must be offered

the hepatitis B vaccine

The employer carries the burden of the cost and  is responsible for paying

·        workers’ compensation premiums

The employer must be contacted immediately by the treating provider to ensure

proper handling of all job-related injuries or conditions.

The provider  is responsible for completing the

First Report of Injury form

The filing deadline for the First Report of Injury form

varies from state to state

The patient’s signature is not required on

the workers’ compensation claim

If the workers’ compensation carrier requests further medical information about the claim, it is the provider’s responsibility to

provide the information

If a patient’s workers’ compensation claim is denied, the patient is allowed to file an

·        appeal regarding the denial.