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Death BenefitsThe basic requirements to qualify for death benefits are the same as those toqualify for disability benefits (see previous section).The Act provides for a full range of benefits for the survivors of a Federalemployee who dies as a result of a job-related injury. Widows and widowers ofthe decedent are eligible for wage loss compensation equal to 50 percent of thedeceased employee’s regular pay. A widows and widowers with an eligible childis eligible for compensation equal to 45 percent of the deceased employee’s payplus an additional 15 percent for each eligible child, to a maximum not to exceed75 percent of the deceased employee’s pay. The minimum and maximum payrates apply as well as the entitlement to cost-of-living increases (see previoussection).If the deceased employee leaves no spouse, or the spouse is no longer entitled tosurvivor benefits, dependant children are eligible for compensation equal to 40percent of the deceased employee’s regular pay, plus 15 percent for eachadditional dependant, to a maximum of 75 percent of the employee’s regular pay.Funeral expanses are also provided to survivors under the provisions of the Act.Up to $800.00 will be paid for funeral expenses. If the employee dies away fromhis or her home, the cost of transporting the remains to the place of burial will bepaid in full. In addition, a $200.00 allowance will be paid in consideration of theexpenses of terminating the Federal employment status of the deceased.
Other BenefitsAttendant AllowanceUnder the provisions set forth in 20 C.F.R. 10.312, the payment forservices of an attendant t may be granted in cases where it is medicallydocumented that the injured worker requires assistance to care forpersonal needs such as bathing, dressing, or feeding. Such servicesmust be provided by a licensed health care provider and are paid as amedical expense under 5 U.S.C. 8103. The services are limited it tomaximum amount of $1500 per month under 5 U.S.C. 8111 and are paiddirectly to the provider of the services. The payment is no longer madedirectly to the injured worker.Vocational RehabilitationThe Act provides for OWCP-directed d vocational rehabilitation ti servicesnecessary to counteract the disabling compensable effects of anypermanent illness or injury casually related to Federal employment. Thecost of rehabilitation is paid from the Compensation Fund, and is usuallyadministered i d through h private vocational rehabilitation ti agencies under thedirection of OWCP.
Page 1 and 2: OWCP Basic Training
Page 3 and 4: OWCP Structure and JurisdictionThe
Page 5 and 6: Information and RecordsIndividual c
Page 7 and 8: PenaltiesThe regulations set forth
Page 9 and 10: Program BenefitsFECA provides for f
Page 11 and 12: Compensation BenefitsFederal employ
Page 13 and 14: Compensation for Loss of WagesThe A
Page 15: Schedule AwardThe Act provides for
Page 19 and 20: Federal WorkersCompensationoClaims
Page 21 and 22: Traumatic Injuries (CA-1• Back st
Page 23 and 24: Agency Processing of Traumatic Inju
Page 25 and 26: Tips for CA-1 Form Completion- Agen
Page 27 and 28: Form CA-16• Only used in Traumati
Page 29 and 30: Form CA-16 Instructions cont.
Page 31 and 32: Occupational Diseases (Form CA-2)OW
Page 33 and 34: Agency Processing of an Occupationa
Page 37 and 38: Recurrence of Disability Cont.It do
Page 39 and 40: Form CA-2a Notice of Recurrence
Page 41 and 42: What if the wrong form issubmitted?
Page 43 and 44: Form CA-7 Claim for Compensation
Page 47 and 48: Form CA-7b Leave Buy Back
Page 49 and 50: The Basic Elements of a Claim
Page 52 and 53: Statements/Comments• In cases inv
Page 54 and 55: A note about property vs.premises (
Page 56 and 57: Pre-existing existing Conditions•
Page 58 and 59: Three Statutory ExclusionsWillful M
Page 60 and 61: Three Statutory ExclusionsIntoxicat
Page 62 and 63: Withdrawal of a Claim
Page 64 and 65: Continuation of Pay
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Continuation of Pay (COP)The 1974 a
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Controverting COP vs.Challenging th
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9 Reasons an Agency May Controvert
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CONTROVERTING COP (CONT’D)OTHER R
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INVESTIGATING ENTITLEMENT TO COP
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INVESTIGATIONS (CONT’D)SUBMIT OBJ
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INVESTIGATIONS (CONT’D)CREDIBLE W
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INVESTIGATIONS (CONT’D)Providing
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“NO TIME LOST” (NTL) CASES ANDC
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COUNTING COP DAYS
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Portion of DayIf the employee stops
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End of PeriodThe claimant's entitle
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Counting COP Entitlement - Example
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RETURNING INJURED EMPLOYEES TO MODI
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Requesting Medical ReportsA. The fi
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Weight of Medical EvidenceWhen OWCP
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Preparing the Job OfferHowever, if
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Suitable OffersTo find an offer of
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Disqualifying FactorsVerify that no
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What to do when a job offer is vali
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If the reasons for refusal are not
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Moving ExpensesMoving Expenses and
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AUTHORIZATION LEVELS• LEVEL 1: Pr
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What requires authorization?• Whe
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Info Required for Auth Requests:Rou
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Info Required for DME Auth• Claim
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No Authorization• Certain procedu
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Authorization EOB Code• Your clai
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Authorization Approval• If a requ
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AUTHORIZATION LETTER
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Medical Bill Processing
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Claimant Eligibilityibilit• Each
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Treatment t Suite• Services that
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Unreported Earnings or ActivitiesFo
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The Road to ForfeitureIf the employ
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Evidence Required to Establish Forf
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Administrative ActionsOnce the offi
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Other ECAB cases…..• The Office
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Office Decision Affirmed• The Boa
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Office Decision Affirmed• Appella
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Cases that do NOT lead to Forfeitur
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FECA Fraudand Criminal Prosecution
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§8148 Forfeiture of benefits by co
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18 U.S.C. 1920"§1920. False statem
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Pretrial DiversionDuring pretrial d
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FECA Program Highlightsht‣Electro
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CA-7 and CA-3 3e-Filing‣ Effectiv
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Overview• Forms to be filed via A
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Benefits of E-filing‣ Early recei
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How Will the ICS E-file forms?•Th
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What the ICS will seeICS willcomple
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How will the ICS know it worked?In
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Major Differences Web form vs. Pape
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Fields onCA-7aPre-Populated Populat
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RequiredFields on CA-3Pre-Populated
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CQS - Claimant Query SystemCQS will
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CQS case summary and status will di
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Description:DFEC Centralized IVRThe
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IVR Continued‣ Reduced staff work
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COP/RTW Redesign Features‣ COP As
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