Claims for Compensation Under FECA

§ 10.414 What reports of dependents

are needed in death cases?

If a beneficiary is receiving compensation

benefits on account of an

employee’s death, OWCP will ask him

or her to complete a report once each

year on Form CA–12. The report requires

the beneficiary to note changes

in marital status and dependents. If

the beneficiary fails to submit the

form (or an equivalent written statement)

within 30 days of the date of request,

OWCP shall suspend compensation

until the requested form or equivalent

written statement is received.

The suspension will include compensation

payable for or on behalf of another

person (for example, compensation

payable to a widow on behalf of a

child). When the form or statement is

received, compensation will be reinstated

at the appropriate rate retroactive

to the date of suspension, provided

the beneficiary is entitled to

such compensation.

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