The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) within the U.S. Department of Labor administers the federal workers compensation program. This system provides wage replacement and medical benefits to federal employees injured on the job or who develop occupational illnesses. Coverage applies to employees across executive, legislative, and judicial branches when work-related injuries or diseases occur in the scope of employment. The following explains program structure, eligibility, benefits, and claims process.
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