DOL Extends Medical Info Collection for Workers' Claims
Published Date: 3/4/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep collecting info about medical evidence but is checking in to make sure it’s not too much work for people. This affects anyone who shares medical details with the government, aiming to keep forms simple and quick. They’re asking for feedback now to keep things smooth and save time and money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Extension of Medical Evidence Collection
The Department of Labor (OWCP) proposes to extend its information collection called Disclosure of Medical Evidence, meaning people who provide medical details to the government will continue to be asked to submit that information as part of OWCP’s process.
Request for Comments to Reduce Burden
OWCP is asking the public for comments under the Paperwork Reduction Act to make sure the medical-evidence forms are clear and to minimize reporting burden in time and financial resources for people who must provide medical information.
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