Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break
Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker. The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 30 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a federal compliance consultant and trainer. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away. The short coffee break format highlights solutions and gives directions on how to successfully resolve any federal workers compensation claim related issue. So if you are a federal employee and you want to learn about OWCP - DOL & FECA workers compensation....pour a cup of coffee and drop by...you will be glad you did.
Episodes
CA-7 Form is used When the CE first becomes aware that the claimant is disabled from work (even if the COP period has not expired or a wage-loss claim has not yet been received).
(b) The first CA-7, Claim for Compensation, is approved for a nonintermittent period of leave without pay, and medical evidence supports continued disability from work. The CA-7 form asks the claimant to reportall earnings from employment (outside of his/he...
OWCP Schedule Awards. If you’ve got a permanent impairment from a work injury, this could mean a lump-sum payout to help with the long haul. We’ll break it down for you injured feds: Who’s eligible? What’s the filing process? And what’s this “impairment rating” everyone’s talking about? Plus, we’ll touch on how this plays out for our maritime folks under Longshore—because OWCP covers more than just office desks and mail routes. Sti...
The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) provides comprehensive protections for injured federal workers during the adjudication and appeals process for claim denials, including denials of wage-loss (off-work) benefits and impairment ratings for scheduled awards. While FECA does not explicitly prohibit an employing agency from initiating administrative actions like separation for extended absence, it establishes strong sa...
Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is an educational podcast that covers relevant federal workers compensation topics that affect injured government employees. Today's podcast covers relevant information about Impairment Ratings for a Schedule Award calculations and eligibility.
Schedule awards are for an OWCP accepted condition arising out of an on-the-job injury. The awards are generally for the permanent loss...
In this episode of the Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast, Dr. Taylor, a seasoned OWCP and federal healthcare consultant, provides an update on the OWCP Appeal Process. Dr. Taylor discusses FECA ACT § 10.600 which covers how can final decisions of OWCP be reviewed?
There are three methods for reviewing a formal decision of the OWCP (§§ 10.125 through 10.127 discuss how decisions are made). These methods are: reconside...
In this episode of the Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast, Dr. Taylor, a seasoned OWCP and federal healthcare consultant, provides an update on effectively communicating with the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) as an injured federal employee. The podcast focuses on using the Employees' Compensation Operations & Management Portal (ECOMP) for online correspondence, including registering an...
Federal Workers Compensation Coffeebreak is with an OWCP Consultant, Dr. Stephen Taylor, who is a medical provider in Tampa & Pensacola Florida and Daphne Alabama who has been helping government employees with OWCP, DOL and Longshore work-related injuries, disability, FERS Disability, VA disability and other types of Federal program filings for 30 years.
Understanding LWOP denials and common mistakes by Employee agency & OW...
Dr. Stephen Taylor is an OWCP - DOL provider and consultant who enjoys teaching all things federal workers compensation related. This is an educational short form format podcast for learning how to successfully file federal workers compensation claims. So grab a cup of coffee and lets begin. You will be glad you did!
Here at this podcast we discuss all sorts of topics related to federal workers compensation, Department of La...
Navigating a Biased Second Opinion in Workers' Compensation Claims
If you're an injured worker whose workers' compensation claim has been accepted but now faces a second opinion examination that seems prejudiced or improperly conducted, you may be at risk of losing your benefits. This guide provides practical tips and remedies to protect your rights and ensure fair treatment when a second opinion physician’s ...
Government Agency -Medical and Occupational Health Program consists of agency personnel that provide administrative functions, wellness initiatives, and other medically related activities designed to address the health and safety of employees in the workplace. The mission of the National Medical and Occupational Health Program is to reinforce the relationship between health, productivity, and the achievement of the Government Agen...
Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is about all things related to Federal Workers Compensation, FECA, OWCP, DOL & Longshore claim filing as an injured federal worker. The podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcaster has 30 years in assisting with federal workers compensation as a...
Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break Podcast is an educational and informative training on how to navigate the DOL -OWCP claims filing process for all types of injured US government and federal workers. The podcast is free and is educational. If you need help with anything related to a federal workers compensation claim...help is just a cup of coffee away.
Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Fill Out and Submit OWCP Form 957 for Trav...
An OWCP traumatic injury is defined as: “A wound or other condition of the body caused by external force, including stress or strain, which is identifiable as to the time and place of occurrence and member or function of the body affected. The injury must be caused by a specific event or incident or series of events or incidents within a single work day or work shift.”
Notifying your supervisor and filing a claim & Immediately ...
OWCP reversed course on that new announcement literally two weeks later with no real explanation why they reversed course. On January 10, 2025, the Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (DFEC) announced significant updates to the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) Procedure Manual, specifically Chapter 2-0808, addressing schedule awards and permanent disability claims. These updates, outlined in FECA Transmi...
Simplifying FECA Bulletin No. 24-06: A New Streamlined Process for War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) Claims
CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF BENEFIT PAYMENTS AND CLAIMS EXPENSE
UNDER THE WAR HAZARDS COMPENSATION ACT
The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a new process to speed up decisions on claims made under the War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA). This process allows insurance companies to submit suggested clai...
War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) Overview
The War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) extends additional benefits to federal employees and contractors injured due to war-related hazards, including:
- Hostile Actions: Injuries resulting from acts of war, terrorism, or civil disturbances in foreign countries.
- Detention Benefits: Compensation for employees detained by hostile forces.
- Reimbursement to Contractors: WHCA reimburses cont...
Understanding the New 2025 OWCP Permanent Impairment Ratings and Schedule Awards System (Episode 55)
On January 10, 2025, the Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (DFEC) announced significant updates to the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) Procedure Manual, specifically Chapter 2-0808, addressing schedule awards and permanent disability claims. These updates, outlined in FECA Transmittal 25-03, introduce changes aimed at enhancing fairness and efficiency in the claims process.
The Office of Workers&...
Podcast -Overview --- Obtaining and Successfully Submitting a Claimant Reimbursement Form for :
- Completing OWCP 915 for Medical Reimbursements
- Completing OWCP 915 for Pharmacy Reimbursements
- Completing OWCP 957A and 975B for Travel Reimbursements
This is an OWCP - DOL Medical, Pharmacy & Travel Reimbursement Form Submission tutorial. This is part two of a two part series on how to successfully obtain reimbursements ...
Podcast Overview of FORM 915 Medical Reimbursement
• Obtaining a Claimant Reimbursement Form
• Completing OWCP 915 for Medical Reimbursements
• Completing OWCP 915 for Pharmacy Reimbursements
Instructions for use of FORM OWCP-915 Medical Reimbursement
• The OWCP-915 is used to seek reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses pertaining to t...
Today is a Q & A based on some frequently asked questions. This is part 2 of a two part series on FAQ about questions regarding OWCP attorneys, consultants and required response to deadlines!
How Can Attorneys Assist Federal Employees with Work-Related Benefit Issues?
Denial of Federal Employee’s Work-Related Benefits
One of the most challenging aspects for federal employees is dealing with the deni...
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