Civilian Federal Worker Compensation Program

Department of Labor administers, Feb 09, 2005

Civilian federal workers are covered under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA), which provides benefits for Federal workers’ who are injured on the job, or who have sustained a work-related illness.

Although the Department of Labor administers the FECA program, all Department of Commerce (DOC) claims and claims-related material should be sent to the DOC centralized processing office.

Effective October 1, 2002, the workers' compensation processing and liaison services are being provided by a private vendor, Contract Claims Services, Incorporated (CCSI, L.P.). This contractor has extensive experience processing Federal government workers' compensation claims, and has a reputation for providing excellent customer service. CCSI will work closely with the Department of Labor to ensure all claims are processed timely.

All claims and claims-related information should be forwarded to CCSI, as follows:

In order to ensure timely claims submission, please have your supervisor send all initial claims (CA-1's and CA-2's) and claims for disability compensation (CA-7's) by Federal Express to the following address:

The contact numbers at CCSI, L.P. are (800) 743-2231, FAX (888) 467-1723.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kathy Mattingly at (202) 482-0689.

If you have any difficulties with this office, or if you have suggestions which may help us to serve you better, you may contact Kathy Mattingly, Office of Occupational Safety & Health.

INJURED EMPLOYEES

If you are injured while at work, you should -Notify your supervisor as soon as possible. Your supervisor will direct you to a health unit (if available). Your supervisor may be able to provide you with claim forms. Visit your health unit, or seek appropriate medical attention.  Your health unit can provide first aid.  Injured workers’ have an initial choice of a treating physician.  Your health unit may also be able to provide you with claim forms.

File the appropriate workers’ compensation claim form:  

CA-1 claim forms are used when a traumatic injury occurs.    (Single incident injury, or repetitive injury which occurs during one work shift).

CA-2 claim forms are used when an occupational illness occurs.  (Exposure to work factors for more than one work shift which causes an injury/illness).

To print a copy of the appropriate form, go to Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs.

Provide the necessary information to support your claim.

Injured workers have a legal burden to prove that their medical condition was work-related. (The Workers’ Compensation Center, CCSI, L.P. can advise you of the type of evidence you need to support your claim.)

Keep your supervisor and the Workers’ Compensation Center, CCSI, L.P. Informed  of the status of your condition.

You are still required to request leave (COP, Annual Leave, Sick Leave and/or LWOP) from your supervisor

You must also provide your supervisor (and the Workers’ Compensation Center, CCSI, L.P.) with medical reports to support your disability.

Advise your physician if light duty is available

If your supervisor has indicated that light duty may be available, you should advise your physician.  Your supervisor may be able to provide your physician with specifics of any accommodations that may be made.

Return to light duty as soon as you are medically able.

If your physician releases you to return to light duty or to full duty, you should return to work.  The Department of Labor will not authorize compensation for employees who refuse suitable work.