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What is a CA-1 claim?
Federal Employee’s Notice of Traumatic Injury and Claim for Continuation of Pay/Compensation. The Form CA-1 was developed to ensure regulatory compliance and to be more customer friendly. The form must be completed by the injured employee, a witness, and the injured employee’s supervisor.
Should I file a ca-1?
For traumatic injuries, file Form CA-1 within 30 days following the injury, and for occupational disease claims, file Form CA-2. Once you complete your portion of the claim form, it will be forwarded to your supervisor who will complete the supervisor’s portion before forwarding the form for review.
What benefits can an injured federal employee expect to receive during the first 45 days following the injury or illness?
Compensation for lost wages. Federal workers can expect a continuation of full wages for the first 45 days of temporary disability payments. For injuries and illnesses that are sustained past 45 days, workers may be eligible to receive ⅔ of predisability wages, or ¾ of those wages if the worker has dependents.
What is the difference between a ca-1 and a Ca-2?
Form CA-1 is used for a traumatic injury (a medical condition resulting from an incident or activity occurring during one work shift). Form CA-2 is for an occupational disease (a medical condition resulting from an incident or activity occurring over more than one work shift).
Where do I file a ca-1?
The CA-1 form, with original signatures, will be filed in the district injury compensation (HRM) office. If your injury did not result in lost time from work or any medical expense, or first aid treatment only, your claim will not be submitted to OWCP for creation of a case.
What is the difference between a ca-1 and a Ca 2?
Where do I file a ca 1?
What is the difference between a ca 1 and a Ca 2?
Who initiates an accident report using Ecomp program?
If you are a Federal Employee or a Contractor and have sustained a work-related injury or illness, use ECOMP to report the incident to your supervisor.
When to use a CA-1 form for a traumatic injury?
Please refer to the supervisor portion for assistance. The CA-1 form is used if the employee has sustained a traumatic injury on the job. Traumatic Injury – A wound or other condition of the body caused by external force, including stress or strain.
What does CA-1 mean in law?
OWCP CA-1: Traumatic Injury Claim by Lenin V. Perez Traumatic injury means a wound or other condition of the body caused by external force, including stress or strain, which is identifiable as to time and place of occurrence and member or function of the body affected.
How long is cop payable on a CA-1?
When filing traumatic injury cases on the CA-1, COP is payable for up to 45 calendar days with eligibility for compensation following the initial 45 days. The employee may also receive compensation or sick/annual leave in occupational disease cases filed on a CA-2. To download a printable copy of CA-1, click here.
What is continuation of Pay (Cop) in traumatic injury cases?
The employee must elect either continuation of pay (COP) or sick / annual leave in traumatic injury cases. When filing traumatic injury cases on the CA-1, COP is payable for up to 45 calendar days with eligibility for compensation following the initial 45 days.