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Can federal workers receive FECA benefits for injuries sustained while participating in work-related social or team-building activities, and what are the specific requirements for coverage in these cases?

Absolutely: injured federal workers can receive compensation for their injuries under FECA. However, there are specific requirements that must be in place in order to receive benefits. To begin with, the sports, social or team-building activity must be either put...

How does the FECA program address the specific needs and considerations of federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other high-risk occupations, and what additional benefits or support may be available to these workers?

Federal workers in high-risk occupations put their lives on their line for the American public, and as such, are provided with the needed care should they get injured, with the first specialized form of care being injury presumption due to...

Can federal workers receive FECA benefits for injuries sustained during commuting or travel between work and home, and what are the criteria for establishing coverage in these situations?

This is a very unique situation with a lot of caveats. Typically, federal workers are not entitled to compensation for injuries sustained while commuting, also known as the “going and coming” rule. This is because this time is typically not...

How does the FECA program address the return-to-work process for injured federal workers, and what accommodations or modified duty options are available to facilitate their safe and successful reintegration?

OWCP is a program that is meant to bridge the gap between your injury and your return to work. Therefore, except in special circumstances such as the occurrence of a permanent injury, loss of limb or a chronic illness, the...

Can federal workers receive FECA benefits for mental health conditions or stress-related illnesses that arise from their job duties, and what are the requirements for establishing these types of claims?

Stress and mental health have become monumental concerns and topics over the last 5 years especially in light of the coronavirus pandemic. FECA and OWCP appreciate and understand the importance of having happy and well-adjusted federal workers, and as such,...

What are the time limits and deadlines associated with filing a FECA claim, and how can federal workers ensure they meet the necessary requirements for timely submission?

It is important to note that timeliness is a cornerstone of workers’ compensation program, so timely filing may mean the difference between receiving compensation and getting your claim denied. To this end, make sure that you file Notice of Injury...