Workers Compensation and Disability Retirement
November 13 - 14, 2008 Instructor: Susan L. Wetherington Washington, DC $645 February 2 - 3, 2009 Instructor: Susan L. Wetherington Washington, DC $645 May 4 - 5, 2009 Instructor: Susan L. Wetherington Washington, DC $645 June 24 - 25, 2009 Atlanta, GA $645 August 17 - 18, 2009 Washington, DC $645 September 10 - 11, 2009 Instructor: Carol Plummer Seattle, WA $645
Overview:
Develop the knowledge and skills you need to handle claims for the Office of Workers Compensation Program (OWCP) and federal disability retirement. Understand the features of each program and help your agency process claims quickly and accurately, reduce its worker compensation costs and bring injured employees back to work.
HR specialists, assistants and clerks, as well as other support staff members who are involved in administering federal benefits.
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Understand benefits available under the Office of Workers Compensation Program (OWCP) and federal disability retirement Answer questions regarding the OWCP Explain and process the various claim forms for OWCP and disability retirement Explain injury compensation rules and return to work plans to federal employees
Syllabus -- Workers Compensation and Disability Retirement, BENE8104D, Grad. School, USDA
Day one of two
Basics of Worker's Compensation under OWCP
Historical background of Worker's Compensation
CA forms discussed
Define and discuss the five basic requirements for FECA coverage
Agency's role and responsibilities
Regulations controlling other aspects of FECA coverage
Day two of two
Disability Retirement
Federal disability retirement benefits
Processing a disability retirement claim when FECA coverage is involved
Discussion of the CSRS/FERS Handbook Chapter 60 and new regulations
