Description:
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.
Duration:
2 days
Level:
Intermediate
Who Should Attend?
HR practitioners, as well as other support staff members who are involved in administering benefits for federal employees.
Credits:
1.2 CEUsLearning 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.
Available Sessions:
Session Code | Start Date | End Date | Location | Tuition | |
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Session Code BENE8104-001 | Start Date May 06, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date May 07, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $849.00 | |
Session Code BENE8104-002 | Start Date Jun 10, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jun 11, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $849.00 | |
Session Code BENE8104-003 | Start Date Jul 15, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Jul 16, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $849.00 | |
Session Code BENE8104-004 | Start Date Aug 19, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Aug 20, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $849.00 | |
Session Code BENE8104-005 | Start Date Sep 16, 2025 9:00 AM EST | End Date Sep 17, 2025 4:30 PM EST | Location Virtual | Tuition $849.00 |
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
Other Recommended Courses:
- CSRS and FERS Retirement and Benefits (BENE8201)