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.
