ABOUT US  Overview Architects Responsibilities Annual Reports Awards Audit Committee Press Room Executive Directory FAQs  CAPITOL COMPLEX  FAQs Visiting U.S. Capitol Office Buildings Grounds U.S. Botanic Garden Architecture Art Map Multimedia  VISITING THE CAPITOL  SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY  DOING BUSINESS WITH AOC  Overview Procedures Procurement Opportunities Small Business Coordinator  EMPLOYMENT   Overview How to Apply Vacancies Workers' Compensation General Information   Information on Work-related Injuries or Illnesses     Responsibilities for Employees       Responsibilities for Supervisors       Responsibilities for Field Coordinators       General Information on the FECA Program       Frequently Asked Questions       Highlights and Facts       OWCP Contact Numbers for Bill Payment     Related Web Sites     U.S. Department of Labor       OWCP Customer Assistance Material       Laws and Regulations       ACS Web Bill Processing Portal       Forms     AOC's Emergency Preparedness     Emergency Workers' Compensation Packet Overview       FECA Forms   Entitlement decisions are made by the Department of Labor – not the AOC. Any employee who requests a claim form and desires to file a claim MUST be allowed to do so even when the validity of the claim is in question. Employees who elect to go into a LWOP status and apply for compensation for wage loss do not have the option of using their leave while their claim is pending approval with OWCP. Employees who enter into an LWOP status and who file for loss wages with OWCP cannot be paid by the AOC at the same time. Federal law prohibits employees from receiving pay from two Federal agencies at the same time. Any employee who incurs this error should bring the matter immediately to the attention of either the Workers’ Compensation Program Unit or the Employee Benefits and Services Branch. All injury and illness claims must be completed by the supervisor within 5 days of the injured employee’s signature. If additional time is needed, the Workers’ Compensation Program Unit must be informed on the reason for the delay. Employees are encouraged to assume an active role in the workers’ compensation process. After all, it is their health and benefits that are at stake. Supervisors are obligated to provide injured employees with limited duty whenever possible. Employees who sustain either an injury or occupational disease may experience recurrence of the medical condition or disability. Any questions regarding making a claim, contact either the Field Coordinator in your jurisdiction or the Workers’ Compensation Program Unit. FECA coverage is extended to Federal employees regardless of the length of time on the job. The costs of the Workers’ Compensation Program are paid from the Employee’s Compensation Fund (administered by OWCP). Each agency reimburses the Fund for the amounts paid to it’s employees the previous year.