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FECA Reform Goals/Impacts
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§Improve Return to Work Processes and Incentives
§Increases employment opportunities for disabled workers
§Make FECA more equitable
§Update certain benefits to reflect current costs
§Modernize FECA and Strengthen operational aspects of the program
§Cost Savings ($400 million + over a 10 year period is a conservative estimate)
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§Prospective Only-  Changes would only affect new claims for injuries and disability.