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Workers Compensation and Disability Retirement

June 26 - 27, 2013
08:30 - 16:00, Wed-Thu
Instructor: Plummer CarolAtlanta, GA$745
July 30 - 31, 2013
08:30 - 16:00, Tue-Wed
Instructor: Castillo RobinSan Francisco, CA$745
August 12 - 13, 2013
08:30 - 16:00, Mon-Tue
Instructor: Castillo RobinWashington, DC$745

Overview:
Develop the knowledge and skills you need to handle claims for the Office of Workers Compensation Program (OWCP) and federal disability retirement. Understand the features of each program and help your agency process claims quickly and accurately, reduce worker compensation costs and bring injured employees back to work.

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Who Should Attend?
HR specialists, assistants and clerks, as well as other support staff members who are involved in administering benefits for federal employees.
Learning Outcomes:
  • Understand benefits available under the Office of Workers Compensation Program (OWCP) and federal disability retirement
  • Answer questions regarding the OWCP
  • Explain and process the various claims forms for OWCP and disability retirement
  • Explain injury compensation rules and return-to-work plans to federal employees
  • Outline:
    Syllabus -- Workers Compensation and Disability Retirement, BENE8104D, Grad. School, USDA

    Day one of two

    • Basics of Worker's Compensation under OWCP
      • Historical background of Worker's Compensation
      • CA forms discussed
      • Define and discuss the five basic requirements for FECA coverage
      • Agency's role and responsibilities
      • Regulations controlling other aspects of FECA coverage

    Day two of two

      • Disability Retirement
      • Federal disability retirement benefits
      • Processing a disability retirement claim when FECA coverage is involved
      • Discussion of the CSRS/FERS Handbook Chapter 60 and new regulations


    Course Details
    CODE:  BENE8104D
    TYPE:  Classroom-Day
    LENGTH:  2 Day(s)
    CREDIT:  1.2 CEU
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