Title X, SEC. 10002. PAYMENT BY WORKERS COMPENSATION CARRIER. (a) Payment. (1) In general. Except as provided in subsection (b), each workers compensation carrier that is liable for payment for workers compensation services furnished by or through a health plan, regardless of whether or not the services are included in the comprehensive benefit package, shall make payment for such services. (2) Use of regional alliance fee schedule. Such payment shall be made in accordance with the applicable fee schedule established under section 1322(c) or section 10013. (b) Alternative Payment Methodologies. Subsection (a) shall not apply (1) in the case of a regional alliance or participating State that establishes an alternative payment methodology (such as payment on a negotiated fee for each case) for payment for workers compensation services; or (2) in the case in which a workers compensation carrier and the health plan negotiate alternative payment arrangements. (c) Limitation of Liability of Injured Worker. Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as requiring an injured worker to make any payment (including payment of any cost sharing or any amount in excess of the applicable fee schedule) to any health plan or health care provider for the receipt of workers compensation services.