Simplifying Federal Workers' Compensation
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.
Category: Acceptance
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.
If you have a third-party recovery, OWCP may need to be reimbursed before additional benefits can be paid.
This status is often used in conjunction with an MC case status.
Category: Appeal
Your request for reconsideration of a previous denial is pending review.
Wait for OWCP to issue a new decision based on your reconsideration request and any new evidence submitted.
Reconsideration requests should be decided within 90 days, though this timeframe is not always met.
Category: Processing
Consideration for benefits has been suspended, typically for failure to report for an Office-directed medical exam or because the initial claim was withdrawn.
If due to missing a medical exam, contact OWCP immediately to reschedule the examination.
Continued failure to attend directed medical exams can result in denial of benefits.
Category: Processing
Your case has been created in the system but has not yet been reviewed by a Claims Examiner.
No action is needed at this time. Wait for OWCP to review your claim and request any additional information.
This status is automatically generated when a case is created and should change once the case is initially reviewed.
Category: Processing
Your claim is under development, meaning further information is needed before a decision can be made.
Respond promptly to any requests for information. You may also proactively submit relevant evidence to support your claim.
Failure to provide requested information within specified timeframes may result in denial of your claim.
Category: Payment
You are entitled to payment on the periodic roll. Used with AP adjudication code.
You will receive regular payments without submitting CA-7 forms. You must complete an annual CA-1032 form.
You must report any return to work or change in medical condition immediately.
Category: Closure
Your case is closed. It was previously accepted for benefits, and all benefits have been paid.
If your condition worsens and you need additional medical treatment or experience new disability, contact OWCP.
You may request reopening of your case if you have a recurrence of the accepted condition.
The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) uses a combination of codes to indicate the status of a claim:
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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