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2-0700-17 Periodic Roll Review
17. Periodic Roll Review. The CE should review the case at least once a year to verify continuing
entitlement to benefits, ensure that benefits are being paid at the proper level, resolve third party issues,
and discontinue benefits when warranted. See paragraph 18 below concerning suspension of benefits for
non-receipt of reports of dependents.
a. Rescission. Once OWCP has accepted a fatal case and paid benefits, the CE should not
reexamine the basis for acceptance or attempt to rescind it unless the file contains blatant error or
clear indication of fraud. A recommendation to vacate the original decision must be routed through
the District Director to the Director for Federal Employees' Compensation for review and final
decision.
b. Form CA-12, Claim for Continuation of Compensation. This form is sent annually to all
recipients of death benefits. If the form has not been returned within 60 days of release, the CE
should send a follow-up request for completion. Upon receipt of the form, the CE should check for
changes in address, marital status, and financial dependency status. Particularly with elderly
recipients of the form, the CE should be alert to changes in the beneficiary's signature; such
changes may indicate that someone other than the intended recipient of benefits is completing the
affidavit. The CE should also ensure that any address changes are also noted properly in the
Automated Compensation Payment System (ACPS) and take any other actions required as noted
below.
c. Widows and Widowers. If the spouse has remarried, the CE will need to determine her or
his age at the time of remarriage. A widow or widower over age 60 (prior to May 29, 1990) or
over age 55 (May 29, 1990 or later) is entitled to continue receiving monthly benefits. If the
surviving spouse is younger, the CE must initiate action to terminate benefits and pay the
24-month lump sum.
d. Children, Grandchildren, and Siblings. Form CA-1615 should be released to the guardian
three months before the child reaches the age of 18 to determine continuing entitlement to
compensation on the basis that the child is a student or is incapable of self-support.
(1) Student Status.
(a) ACPS automatically deletes the records of beneficiaries when they reach age
18 and adjusts the percentages payable to other survivors. The CE should check the
CP-285, however, to ensure that benefits are not interrupted if the child's
entitlement continues after age 18.
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