Transmittal No. 09-08

RELEASE – TRANSMISSION OF REVISED MATERIAL TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE FEDERAL (EEOICPA) PROCEDURE MANUAL: CHAPTER 3-0500 COORDINATING STATE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS.

EEOICPA TRANSMITTAL NO.09-08 August, 2009

EXPLANATION OF MATERIAL TRANSMITTED:

• This material is to be transmitted for placement in the new Unified Procedure Manual(PM) binder.

• This material incorporates updated information and guidance for handling claims in which the claimant had filed a state workers’ compensation claim and its effect on Part E benefits.

• This material provides updated guidance on obtaining signed response (affidavit) regarding a state workers’ compensation claim, lawsuit and fraud.

• This material clarifies when coordination is not required and includes a Do Not Coordinate Table for easy reference.

• This material incorporates updated procedures on tracking surplus due to coordination of benefits.

Rachel P. Leiton

Director, Division of

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation

FILING INSTRUCTIONS:

File this transmittal behind Part 2 of the new Unified Federal (EEOICPA) Procedure Manual.

Distribution: List No. 3: All DEEOIC Employees

List No. 6: Regional Directors, District Directors, Assistant District Directors, National Office Staff, and Resource Center Staff.