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Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to ESA |
| Employees' Benefits |
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| Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor |
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| Claims for Compensation Under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, As Amended |
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| Compensation and Related Benefits |
20 CFR 10.423 - May compensation payments be assigned to, or attached by, creditors?
- Section Number: 10.423
- Section Name: May compensation payments be assigned to, or attached by, creditors?
(a) As a general rule, compensation and claims for compensation are
exempt from the claims of private creditors. This rule does not apply to
claims submitted by Federal agencies. Further, any attempt by a FECA
beneficiary to assign his or her claim is null and void. However,
pursuant to provisions of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 659, and
regulations issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) at 5 CFR
part 581, FECA benefits, including survivor's benefits, may be garnished
to collect overdue alimony and child support payments.
(b) Garnishment for child support and alimony may be requested by
providing a copy of the State agency or court order to the district
office handling the FECA claim.
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