Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break

OWCP 3rd Party Vendors Claims Management

There is recent evidence that OWCP (under the U.S. Department of Labor) has increasingly began to outsource significant portions of claims-related services for FECA (federal workers' compensation) to third-party vendors, including private companies traditionally known for state workers' compensation claims management. This is a change in the entire structure of the FECA and OWCP government division's responsibilities.  OWCP has been slowly outsourcing divisions of OWCP to outside contracts in the form of third party vendors. This began with  medical bill processing (e.g., past transitions to vendors like CNSI now called ACCENTRA) and  medical authorizations.  This began when OWCP decided to outsource the pharmacy benefits to an outside corporate vendor called OPTUM, a pharmacy benefit manger to manage all of OWCP's pharmacy benefits. We can expect to see an increasing amount of companies continue to be added for specifically handling broad OWCP claims adjudication, the overall trend of outsourcing to experienced private-sector TPAs vendors from the state workers’ comp ecosystem is now the wave of the future.  For more information read the show transcript.  The podcaster is Dr. Stephen Taylor, OWCP medical-legal consultant & DOL expert for Oberheiden Law Firm.  Dr. Taylor’s contact email information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com If you need a medical provider or assistance with an OWCP /  DOL claim in  Pensacola Florida you can make an appointment to see Dr. Taylor  at the clinic at  FWC Medical Centers [https://fedcompconsultants.com/]. To make a consultation with Dr. Taylor  call the clinic at 813-215-4356  in Florida. For responses email Dr. Taylor at fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com Support the show FEEDSPOT TOP #1 Federal Workers Compensation Podcast & #6 National Workers Compensation Podcast: [https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email] For responses email Dr. Taylor at fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902653/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902653/support] FEEDSPOT TOP 10 National Workers Compensation Podcast:  https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email [https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email]

OWCP Validity of Claims & DOL - FECA Benefits

CHALLENGING VALIDITY OF OWCP CLAIMS – If the validity of a claim is questioned, the Agency supervisor should investigate the circumstances and report the results to OWCP. However, filing of the claim should not be delayed whether the claim is disputed or what OWCP calls controverted.  A. Allegations Must be supported by factual evidence. 1) Different Versions of incident by several witnesses, whose accounts differ, should provide supervisor with written statements of their information. 2) Previous Injury – Agency should request statements from witnesses if on the date on the claimed injury the appearance of a previous condition or injury. 3) Time Frame – Agency should provide written statement if the injury is reported after a lapsed time from the reported date of injury. 4) Outside of Employment – If employed outside of the agency and injury is claimed, supervisor should inquire about the duties of the other employment and report it to OWCP. B. Notifications and Decisions – for more information click on the show transcript! The podcaster is Dr. Stephen Taylor, OWCP medical-legal consultant for Oberheiden Law Firm [https://federal-lawyer.com/dr-stephen-taylor/].  Dr. Taylor [https://federal-lawyer.com/dr-stephen-taylor/]’s contact email information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com If you need a medical provider or assistance with an OWCP /  DOL claim in  Pensacola Florida [https://fedcompconsultants.com/] you can make an appointment to see Dr. Taylor  at the clinic at  FWC Medical Centers [https://fedcompconsultants.com/] . To make a consultation with Dr. Taylor [https://www.healthcare-lawyers.com/team/dr-stephen-taylor/]  call the clinic at 813-215-4356  in Florida.  For responses email Dr. Taylor at fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1902653/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902653/support] FEEDSPOT TOP #1 Federal Workers Compensation Podcast & #6 National Workers Compensation Podcast: For responses email Dr. Taylor at fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902653/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902653/support] FEEDSPOT TOP 10 National Workers Compensation Podcast:  https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email [https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email]

OWCP - DOL Initial Claims Processing Tutorial

OWCP CLAIMS PROCESSING – Certain procedures and responsibilities have to be accomplished once the forms and information have reached OWCP for appropriate adjudication of claim. A. Initial Processing – Once claim is received with all supporting documentation (when possible) claim number will be assigned to the case. OWCP will notify the employee and agency once claim has been received. Uncontroverted claims with medical bills totaling less than $1500 will be administratively closed by OWCP. Thos claims not meeting that criteria will be assigned to a claims examiner for formal adjudication. When additional information is required, the claims examiner will notify the employee by letter in ECOMP with a  copy to all parties to the claim. For more information click on the podcast transcript. The podcaster is Dr. Stephen Taylor, OWCP medical-legal consultant for Oberheiden Law Firm [https://federal-lawyer.com/dr-stephen-taylor/].  Dr. Taylor [https://federal-lawyer.com/dr-stephen-taylor/]’s contact information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com If you need a medical provider or assistance with an OWCP /  DOL claim in Tampa [https://fwcmedicalcenters.net/], Jacksonville [https://eastcoastinjury.com/our-team/], Pensacola Florida [https://fedcompconsultants.com/], Southern Mississippi or Daphne Alabama [https://fedcompconsultants.com/]   you can make an appointment to see Dr. Taylor, or Dr. Sullivan   at the clinic at  FWC Medical Centers [https://fedcompconsultants.com/] or M & R Medical Centers [https://fwcmedicalcenters.net/]. To make a consultation with Dr. Taylor [https://www.healthcare-lawyers.com/team/dr-stephen-taylor/]  call the clinic at 813-215-4356 or 813-877-6900 in Tampa  go  to our website at https://fwcmedicalcenters.net/ [https://fwcmedicalcenters.net/]     or     https://fedcompconsultants.com/ [https://fedcompconsultants.com/] For responses email Dr. Taylor at fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1902653/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902653/support] FEEDSPOT TOP #1 Federal Workers Compensation Podcast & #8 National Workers Compensation Podcast: https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email [https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email] For responses email Dr. Taylor at fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902653/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902653/support] FEEDSPOT TOP 10 National Workers Compensation Podcast:  https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email [https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email]

Continuation of Pay (COP) OWCP-DOL Complete Guide

Continuation of Pay (COP) is continuation of regular pay up to 45 calendar days for periods of disability and or medical care, which occur in connection with a Traumatic Injury. COP must begin within 45 days of the injury. A. Entitlement – Permanent and Temporary employees are entitled to COP when Traumatic Injury is reported within 30 days. Medical documentation must support all periods of COP. Normally, COP will begin the day following the date of the traumatic injury. Except for Injuries that occurred prior to the start of the workday, then COP will begin on date of injury. Medical documentation must be received within 10 days of the injury to receive COP and COP will be terminated if medical documentation is not received within the allotted time frame. For any additional details, please click on the show transcript! The podcaster is Dr. Stephen Taylor, OWCP legal consultant for Oberheiden Law Firm [https://federal-lawyer.com/dr-stephen-taylor/].  Dr. Taylor [https://federal-lawyer.com/dr-stephen-taylor/]’s contact information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com If you need a medical provider or assistance with an OWCP /  DOL claim in Tampa [https://fwcmedicalcenters.net/], Jacksonville [https://eastcoastinjury.com/our-team/], Pensacola Florida [https://fedcompconsultants.com/], Southern Mississippi or Da [https://fedcompconsultants.com/] For responses email Dr. Taylor at fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1902653/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902653/support] FEEDSPOT TOP #1 Federal Workers Compensation Podcast & #8 National Workers Compensation Podcast: https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email [https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email] For responses email Dr. Taylor at fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902653/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902653/support] FEEDSPOT TOP 10 National Workers Compensation Podcast:  https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email [https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email]

OWCP - DOL CONDITIONS OF COVERAGE for FEDERAL WORK INJURIES TUTORIAL

OWCP Claims for Compensation for federal - civil employees injuries, must meet certain requirements before being accepted.  These five (5) requirements ( also known as the 5 elements of coverage determination criteria) must be met within the sequence below and if not, claim will be adjudicated or held up by requesting information from the injured work to satisfy each of the 5 element requirement in sequential order to be given due process: A. Time                                                                                                                                         B. Civil Employee                                                                                                                     C. Fact of Injury or Occupational Disease or Illness                                                           Two factors are involved in the determination of whether the employee did in fact suffer the injury:                   1) Occurrence of the Event                                                                                                              2) Existence of a Medical Condition           D. Performance of Duty                                                                                                         E. Causal Relationship   Each of these 5 requirements (elements) for establishing conditions of coverage criteria are covered in detail in this podcast episode to assist civil employees with successful claim adjudication of an on the job injury or illness.  This episode is utilizing OWCP claims examiner training materials to explain how to meet the eligibility requirements from the claims examiner's training and understanding. It helps to understand how to speak the language that the OWCP claims examiner is trained in.  Click on the transcript for more information to source for Initiating Claims with OWCP The podcaster is Dr. Stephen Taylor, OWCP legal consultant for Oberheiden Law Firm [https://federal-lawyer.com/dr-stephen-taylor/].  Dr. Taylor [https://federal-lawyer.com/dr-stephen-taylor/]’s contact information is: https://fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com If you need a medical provider or assistance with an OWCP /  DOL claim in Tampa [https://fwcmedicalcenters.net/], Jacksonville [https://eastcoastinjury.com/our-team/], Pensacola Florida [https://fedcompconsultants.com/], Southern Mississippi or Da [https://fedcompconsultants.com/] For responses email Dr. Taylor at fedcompconsultants@protonmail.com [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902653/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1902653/support] FEEDSPOT TOP 10 National Workers Compensation Podcast:  https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email [https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email]