U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP)

SSA RETIREMENT AGE Conversion Benefit

nPropose to reduce FECA benefits to 50% at normal Social Security retirement age, closer mirroring retirement level for federal employees, not a full wage loss benefit

nA claimant receiving conversion benefit will not be subject to forfeiture for failure to report earnings; to seek/accept suitable employment; or to participate in vocational rehabilitation. MUST STILL ESTABLISH DISABILITY.


	Employees over SSA retirement age who are injured would receive full benefits for a one year period.