166 - Payment of benefits.

§ 166. Payment  of benefits.   Any benefits payable under the plan may  be made either directly to the attending physicians, hospitals,  medical  groups,  or  others furnishing the services upon which a claim is based,  or to the covered employee, upon presentation of valid  bills  for  such  services,  subject  to  such  provisions to facilitate payment as may be  made by the president.