Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) Program
U.S. Department of Labor
What is Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) Program?
The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) provides coverage to federal civilian employees who have sustained work-related injuries or disease by providing appropriate monetary and medical benefits and help in returning to work. Monetary benefits include compensation for lost wages and permanent impairment. Medical benefits provided to injured federal employees under the FECA include payment for reasonable and necessary medical treatment for the work-related injury or disease that OWCP considers likely to cure, relieve or lessen the period of disability. Vocational rehabilitation training and job-placement assistance may also be provided. The program also provides benefits to dependents if a work-related injury or disease causes death.
Administration
Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) Program is administered by U.S. Department of Labor.
Program Requirements
In order to be eligible for this benefit program, you must be one of the following:
- A federal civilian employee who sustains a work-related injury or disease; or
- An eligible survivor of a federal employee who died due to a work-related injury or disease.