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OWCP Claims Status Decoder

Understand what your claim status means and what to do next. Codes are below. Enter your claim code. Multiple choices may appear due to crossover in actions. Look for your specific code.

Search Results for "AF"

AF - Death Accepted as Work-Related

Category: Acceptance

What it means:

Death has been accepted as work-related and some beneficiary is or was entitled to benefits.

What to do next:

Eligible beneficiaries will receive regular payments. Beneficiaries must complete an annual CA-12 form.

Warnings/Important Notes:

Changes in dependency status must be reported to OWCP promptly.

DE - Death Benefits Payments

Category: Payment

What it means:

Monthly payments are being made to at least one beneficiary of a deceased Federal employee. Used with AF adjudication code.

What to do next:

Eligible beneficiaries will receive regular payments and must complete an annual CA-12 form.

Warnings/Important Notes:

This code is also required to pay burial, transportation, and administrative costs related to a death claim.

Understanding OWCP Status Codes

The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) uses a combination of codes to indicate the status of a claim:

Adjudication Codes (2 characters) - Indicate whether a case is accepted or denied (e.g., AP, D5)
Pay Status Codes (2 characters) - Indicate the type of payments authorized (e.g., MC, PR, PS)
Closure Codes (2 characters) - Indicate a case has been closed (e.g., C1, C5)

Your claim status can be found on ECOMP by logging into your account and viewing your case details, or on correspondence you receive from OWCP.

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