[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 22, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 22CFR191.23]

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                       TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS
 
                     CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE
 
PART 191_HOSTAGE RELIEF ASSISTANCE--Table of Contents
 
                       Subpart C_Medical Benefits
 
Sec. 191.23  Disputes.

    Any dispute between the Office and eligible persons concerning (a) 
whether medical or health care is required in a given case, (b) whether 
required care is incident to the hostage taking, or (c) whether the cost 
for any authorized care is reasonable and customary, shall be referred 
to the Medical Director, Department of State and the Foreign Service for 
a determination. If the person bringing the claim is not satisfied with 
the decision of the Medical Director, the dispute shall be referred to a 
medical board composed of three physicians, one appointed by the Medical 
Director, one by the eligible person and the third by the first two 
members. A majority decision by the board shall be binding on all 
parties.