54 USC 101303 - Medical attention for employees

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 101303.

Medical attention for employees

(a)

In General.—

In the administration of the Service, the Secretary may contract for medical attention and service for employees and to make necessary payroll deductions agreed to by the employees for that medical attention and service.

(b)

Employees Located at Isolated Situations.—

The Secretary may provide, out of amounts appropriated for the general expense of the System units, medical attention for employees of the Service located at isolated situations, including—

(1)

moving the employees to hospitals or other places where medical assistance is available; and

(2)

in case of death, to remove the bodies of deceased employees to the nearest place where they can be prepared for shipment or for burial.

(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3124.)

cite as: 54 USC 101303