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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.

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AO - Case Approved, No Benefits Payable

Category: Acceptance

What it means:

Your case was previously approved, but no benefits are currently payable. This may be used to identify a case with a third-party credit being absorbed.

What to do next:

If you have a third-party recovery, OWCP may need to be reimbursed before additional benefits can be paid.

Warnings/Important Notes:

This status is often used in conjunction with an MC case status.

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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