Simplifying Federal Workers' Compensation
Understand what your claim status means and what to do next. Codes are below. Enter your claim code. Multiple choices may appear due to crossover in actions. Look for your specific code.
Category: Acceptance
Your condition is accepted as compensable and some period of entitlement to Continuation of Pay (COP) has been accepted.
If your disability extends beyond the 45-day COP period, submit Form CA-7 to claim wage loss compensation.
COP is only available for traumatic injuries, not occupational diseases, and must be used within 45 days of the injury.
Category: Processing
Your claim is under development, meaning further information is needed before a decision can be made.
Respond promptly to any requests for information. You may also proactively submit relevant evidence to support your claim.
Failure to provide requested information within specified timeframes may result in denial of your claim.
Category: Overpayment
An overpayment exists and a final decision has been made on issues of fault and waiver. You are on the periodic roll.
The overpayment may be collected through deductions from your continuing compensation payments.
You can request a lesser withholding amount if the standard deduction creates a financial hardship.
Category: Closure
Your case is closed. Continuation of Pay (COP) was accepted and pay was continued for time lost from work, but no further payments are anticipated.
If your condition worsens and you need additional medical treatment or experience new disability, contact OWCP.
Medical benefits may still be available for your accepted condition if needed in the future.
The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) uses a combination of codes to indicate the status of a claim:
Your claim status can be found on ECOMP by logging into your account and viewing your case details, or on correspondence you receive from OWCP.
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