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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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UD - Under Development

Category: Processing

What it means:

Your claim is under development, meaning further information is needed before a decision can be made.

What to do next:

Respond promptly to any requests for information. You may also proactively submit relevant evidence to support your claim.

Warnings/Important Notes:

Failure to provide requested information within specified timeframes may result in denial of your claim.

MC - Medical Treatment Only

Category: Payment

What it means:

You are entitled to medical treatment only at this time. This is used in combination with an "A_" adjudication code.

What to do next:

You can submit medical bills related to your accepted condition.

Warnings/Important Notes:

This status does not authorize wage loss compensation payments.

PR - Periodic Roll Payment

Category: Payment

What it means:

You are entitled to payment on the periodic roll. Used with AP adjudication code.

What to do next:

You will receive regular payments without submitting CA-7 forms. You must complete an annual CA-1032 form.

Warnings/Important Notes:

You must report any return to work or change in medical condition immediately.

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.

C3 - Closed, Benefits Denied

Category: Closure

What it means:

Your case is closed because benefits were denied. This is assigned with a "D_" adjudication code.

What to do next:

If you disagree with the denial, review your appeal rights as outlined in the decision letter.

Warnings/Important Notes:

Different appeal options have different deadlines: reconsideration (1 year), hearing (180 days), ECAB appeal (180 days).

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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