Jul 6, 2022 | FECA Resources
Wondering If You Are Covered Under FECA? The FECA program covers all civilians employed by the federal government, including employees in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the government. Both full-time and part-time workers are covered, as are most...
Jun 16, 2022 | FECA Resources
Filing Form CA-7 Claim for Compensation Form CA-7 is used by a federal employee to request compensation from OWCP for work-related injuries or illnesses. Keep these tips in mind: It is helpful if this form is filed by the injured employee within 30 days of the date of...
May 26, 2022 | FECA Resources
Medical Travel Reimbursement Under FECA 20 § 10.315 provides that a claimant under FECA is entitled to reimbursement of reasonable and necessary expenses, including transportation, needed to obtain authorized medical services, appliances, or supplies. To determine...
Mar 28, 2022 | FECA Resources
FECA Schedule of Body Parts Covered FECA Scheduled Benefits for Partial Disability Compensation Scheduled benefits provided by statute [5 U.S.C. Section 8107(c)] Loss of Use of Body SystemNumber of Weeks Compensation Arm312 Leg288 Hand244 Foot205 Eye106 Thumb75 First...
Mar 21, 2022 | FECA Resources
Common Pathway for a Claim Under FECA Step 1: Complete the Appropriate Documentation You must notify your employer and/or OWCP of your injury with a form CA-1, CA-2, or CA-2a. Form CA-1 – Notification of Traumatic Injury It may be filed on paper or...
Mar 21, 2022 | FECA Resources
Schedule Awards A Schedule Award can only be paid under OWCP with the submission of a specialized examination and report prepared by a medical doctor in accordance with the strict requirements of the OWCP and American Medical Association’s Guides to Evaluation of...
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