Listen "The CA-10 Crisis (Live 10/20/23)"
Episode Synopsis
Chris and Gini broadcast live from the Federal Injury Center in Greenville, South Carolina during Patient Appreciation Week, revealing the shocking truth about federal workers' compensation claims and providing actionable solutions.Key Topics Covered:• The Hidden Crisis: Only 14% of federal employees have accepted OWCP claims - 86% are missing out on benefits they're entitled to• The CA-10 Form Mystery: Why this critical "What a Federal Employee Should Do When Injured at Work" form became invisible after October 2021• Two Fatal Mistakes: The main reasons claims get denied before they even start:Not knowing what to do when injuredFear of supervisor retaliation• The "Rub Some Dirt On It" Problem: How waiting just 8 days costs you your CA-16 form and medical coverage• 30-Day Deadline Disaster: Why reporting late means losing Continuation of Pay (COP) - up to 6 weeks of paid time off• Doctor Selection Rights: Your legal right to choose your own physician (not your supervisor's choice)• The 3-Year Window: You have more time than you think to file certain claims• Live Q&A Highlights:Getting leave buy-back with CA-7 formsReimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expensesDealing with second opinion visitsSchedule awards and lifetime medical benefitsActionable Takeaways: • Print and post CA-10 forms in your workplace break rooms • Report injuries immediately - "now" means now • Know your right to choose your doctor • Use the new eCom system to bypass difficult supervisorsGuest Insights: Live audience questions from federal employees sharing real workplace challenges and solutions.Resources Mentioned: • Federal Injury Centers website for forms • "Breaking OWCP" book available at breakingowcp.com • eCom.dol.gov for online claim filingThis episode could save your career and your financial future. Don't let fear or ignorance cost you the benefits you've earned.Website for Locations. www.federalinjurycenters.comContact: 877-787-OWCP or message us FacebookTo Buy The Book: www.breakingowcp.comTo Email information: [email protected] Us on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram @Wednesday Night OWCP Chats with Chris & Gini