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Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to U.S. Department of Labor |
| 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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| Continuing Benefits |
20 CFR 10.535 - How are dependents defined, and what information must the employee report?
- Section Number: 10.535
- Section Name: How are dependents defined, and what information must the employee report?
(a) Dependents in disability cases are defined in Sec. 10.405. While
the employee has one or more dependents, the employee's basic
compensation for wage loss or for permanent impairment shall be
augmented as provided in 5 U.S.C. 8110. (The rules for death claims are
found in Sec. 10.414.)
(b) An employee who is receiving augmented compensation on account
of dependents must advise OWCP immediately of any change in the number
or status of dependents. The employee should also promptly refund to
OWCP any amounts received on account of augmented compensation after the
right to receive augmented compensation has ceased. Any difference
between actual entitlement and the amount already paid beyond the date
entitlement ended is an overpayment of compensation and may be recovered
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8129 and other relevant statutes.
(c) An employee who is receiving augmented compensation shall be
periodically required to submit a statement as to any dependents, or to
submit supporting documents such as birth or marriage certificates or
court orders, to determine if he or she is still entitled to augmented
compensation.
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