(a) Compensation payable on behalf of a child that would otherwise
end when the child reaches 18 years of age will continue if and for so
long as he or she is not married and is either a student as defined in 5
U.S.C. 8101(17), or physically or mentally incapable of self-support.
(b) At least twice each year, OWCP will ask an employee who receives
compensation based on the student status of a child to provide proof of
continuing entitlement to such compensation, including certification of
school enrollment.
(c) Likewise, at least twice each year, OWCP will ask an employee
who receives compensation based on a child's physical or mental
inability to support himself or herself to submit a medical report
verifying that the child's medical condition persists and that it
continues to preclude self-support.
(d) If an employee fails to submit proof within 30 days of the date
of the request, OWCP will suspend the employee's right to compensation
until the requested information is received. At that time OWCP will
reinstate compensation retroactive to the date of suspension, provided
the employee is entitled to such compensation.
Reduction and Termination of Compensation
