The method for calculating the rate of Lost Production Days (LPD) per 100 employees has changed for the new initiative, and the FY 2003 LPD baseline reflects the new method. Please note that the change in methodology has resulted in adjustments to most agencies’ previously-reported 2003 results.

Under this formula, continuation-of-pay (COP) data reported to OWCP for a given quarter is added to the number of days for which OWCP paid wage-loss compensation in the same quarter to claimants in their first year of disability. This new method will improve the ability of Federal agencies to manage injury claims and identify disabled employees for which suitable work may be found.