On January 10, 2025, the Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (DFEC) announced significant updates to the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) Procedure Manual, specifically Chapter 2-0808, addressing schedule awards and permanent disability claims. These updates, outlined in FECA Transmittal 25-03, introduce changes aimed at enhancing fairness and efficiency in the claims process.
The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) recently introduced updates to its impairment rating system, aiming to create a more equitable and comprehensive approach for injured federal workers. These changes seek to balance medical assessments and rating methodologies, ensuring that workers with complex or unique cases receive fair evaluations. This balance directly benefits injured workers by accommodating conditions that may not fit traditional assessment models, allowing for more individualized determinations that better reflect their true level of impairment.
These changes mark a significant step toward a fairer system that recognizes the full impact of workplace injuries, ultimately benefiting workers who rely on impairment ratings for their compensation and long-term financial stability.

1. Introduction of Forma new CA-9 ( click on link for the form) I will provide the link on the podcast landing page.

- The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) has introduced Form CA-9, which must now be used to file for schedule awards. Form CA-7 will no longer be accepted for this purpose and will remain dedicated solely to filing for disability compensation.

- This streamlined approach ensures clarity and precision in the schedule award claims process.

2. Flexibility in AMA Guides

- OWCP now permits the use of either the Fifth Edition or the Sixth Edition of the American Medical Association's (AMA) Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment for impairment ratings.
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Podcast -Overview --- Obtaining and Successfully Submitting a Claimant Reimbursement Form for :
• Completing OWCP 915 for Medical Reimbursements
• Completing OWCP 915 for Pharmacy Reimbursements
• Completing OWCP 957A and 975B for Travel Reimbursements

This is an OWCP - DOL Medical, Pharmacy & Travel Reimbursement Form Submission tutorial. This is part two of a two part series on how to successfully obtain reimbursements of medical services, expenses, and travel.

Form OWCP-915 (click on link for form)

This form is used to claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses pertaining to the treatment of an accepted condition covered by the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. Use this form to request reimbursement for medical expenses, transportation costs, loss of wages, and incidental expenses. Originally Form OWCP-915 cannot be submitted electronically; it was required be mailed to OWCP or handed over to your supervisor so it can be submitted to the district office.

In addition, you are required to submit separate OWCP-915 forms if you received medical services from different physicians and/or medical centers. In submitting the form, make sure to send over ORIGINAL bills in order to be reimbursed as copies are not accepted with the exception of said copies having the provider’s signature, showing clearly that you paid for the service.

OWCP 957A Travel Reimbursement-Mileage (click on link for form)

This form should be used for medically related travel covered by the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.

OWCP 957B Medical Travel Refund Request (click on link for form)

This form should be used for medically related travel refunds covered by the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.

Under 50 Miles round trip:

• File After Your Office Visit
• File Form OWCP-957: Medical Travel Refund Request.
• Attach your physician’s ACS Web Bill Processing Portal approval

Over 50 Miles round trip: File Before Your Office Visit (OK to try after your visit)

• Fax Transportation and Travel Authorization Request.
• Attach your physician’s ACS Web Bill Processing Portal approval.
• To get the form Google > “Authorization - Travel and Transportation 04-23-10"
• Or go to file:https://owcpmed.dol.gov/portal/Provider/Authorizations (click on link above for form)

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Podcast Overview of FORM 915 Medical Reimbursement

• Obtaining a Claimant Reimbursement Form
• Completing OWCP 915 for Medical Reimbursements
• Completing OWCP 915 for Pharmacy Reimbursements

Instructions for use of FORM OWCP-915 Medical Reimbursement
• The OWCP-915 is used to seek reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses pertaining to the treatment of an accepted condition including (but
not limited to) medical treatments, prescription medications and medical
supplies.
• Please submit a separate reimbursement form for each provider where an out
of pocket expense was incurred.
• Please print clearly and legibly. Reference your OWCP Case ID on all
documentation.
• Maintain a copy of the completed OWCP-915 and supporting documentation
for your records
Form OWCP-915

This form is used to claim reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses pertaining to the treatment of an accepted condition covered by the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, the Black Lung Benefits Act, and the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. Use this form to request reimbursement for medical expenses, transportation costs, loss of wages, and incidental expenses.

Form OWCP-915 can be used to claim reimbursement for:

• Incidental expenses

• Medical expenses

• Loss of wages

• Transportation costs
For more information on OWCP form 915 click on the podcast transcript

The podcast Dr. Taylor’s contact information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com If you need a medical provider or assistance with an OWCP / DOL claim in Tampa, Pensacola Florida or Mobile Alabama you can make an appointment to see Dr. Taylor, or Dr. Sullivan at the clinic at FWC Medical Centers. To make a consultation with Dr. Taylor call the clinic at 813-215-4356 or go to our website at https://mrtherapycenter.com/or https://fedcompconsultants.com/

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