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November 10, 2004    DOL Home > ODEP > FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION: How do I file a worker's compensation claim or check on the status of my claim?

ANSWER: The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs in the Department of Labor administers the

Federal Employees' Compensation Program
Energy Employees' Occupational Illness Compensation Program
Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Program and
Black Lung Benefits Program.

Workers' Compensation programs for all other employees are supervised by state agencies. A directory of state workers' compensation agencies is located at www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/owcp/wc.htm.



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