# D.C. Code § 5-707: Payment of medical expenses — Active members

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T5_C7_S5-707

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 5-707
- **Heading:** Payment of medical expenses — Active members
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 5 / Chapter 7 / § 5-707

## Text

Whenever any member shall become temporarily disabled by injury received or disease contracted in the performance of duty, to such an extent as to require medical or surgical services, other than such as can be rendered by the Mayor, or to require hospital treatment, the expense of such medical or surgical services, or hospital treatment, shall be paid by the District of Columbia; but no such expense shall be paid except upon a certificate of the Mayor setting forth the necessity for such services or treatment and the nature of the injury or disease which rendered the same necessary.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 5-701 § 5-701. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T5_C7_S5-701.md)
- [D.C. Code § 5-702 § 5-702. Application of amendments to §§ 5-701 and 5-716.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T5_C7_S5-702.md)
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- [D.C. Code § 5-704 § 5-704. Creditable service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T5_C7_S5-704.md)
- [D.C. Code § 5-705 § 5-705. Application of amendment to § 5-704.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T5_C7_S5-705.md)
- [D.C. Code § 5-706 § 5-706. Deductions, deposits, and refunds; order of persons entitled to refunds for deductions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T5_C7_S5-706.md)
- [D.C. Code § 5-707 § 5-707. Payment of medical expenses — Active members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T5_C7_S5-707.md)
- [D.C. Code § 5-708 § 5-708. Payment of medical expenses — Total disability retirees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T5_C7_S5-708.md)
- [D.C. Code § 5-708.01 § 5-708.01. Processing claims of injuries allegedly sustained within the performance of duty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T5_C7_S5-708.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 5-709 § 5-709. Retirement for disability — Not incurred in performance of duty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T5_C7_S5-709.md)
- [D.C. Code § 5-710 § 5-710. Retirement for disability — Incurred or aggravated in performance of duty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T5_C7_S5-710.md)
- [D.C. Code § 5-711 § 5-711. Application of amendment to § 5-710.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T5_C7_S5-711.md)
- [D.C. Code § 5-712 § 5-712. Optional retirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T5_C7_S5-712.md)
- [D.C. Code § 5-713 § 5-713. Involuntary separation from service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T5_C7_S5-713.md)

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