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.
Who Should Attend?
HR practitioners, as well as other support staff members who are involved in administering benefits for federal employees.
Tuition:
2024 classes:
$849
2025 classes:
$899
Credits:
1.2 CEU's
Class Type:
This course is currently being offered in the following training modalities:
- Online
- Virtual Instructor-Led - BENE8104A
- Class Length: This class is listed as a 2 day course.
- Virtual Instructor-Led - BENE8104A
- On-site
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
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
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- 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
