Title X, SEC. 10014. CONSTRUCTION. 
      (a) In General. Nothing in this subtitle shall be construed as altering 

        (1) the effect of a State workers compensation law as the exclusive 
      remedy for work-related injuries or illnesses, 

        (2) the determination of whether or not a person is an injured worker 
      and entitled to workers compensation medical benefits under State law, 

        (3) the scope of items and services available to injured workers 
      entitled to workers compensation medical benefits under State law, or 

        (4) the eligibility of any individual or class of individuals for 
      workers compensation medical benefits under State law. 

      (b) Early Integration. Nothing in this subtitle shall prevent a State 
    from integrating or otherwise coordinating the payment for workers 
    compensation medical benefits with payment for benefits under health 
    insurance or health benefit plans before the date the Commission submits 
    its report under section 10201(e).