2013 FECA Circulars which have previously been issued by the DFEC but have since been superseded by another Circular or inclusion in the FECA Procedure Manual.
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Dual Benefits - FERS Cost of Living Adjustments |
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Bill Pay - Revision in the Reimbursement Rates Payable for the Use of Privately-Owned Automobiles Necessary to Secure Medical Examination and Treatment |
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Current Interest Rates for Prompt Payment Bills and Debt Collection |
Attention: This circular has been superseded and is inactive.
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FECA CIRCULAR NO. 13-01 |
November 27, 2012 |
SUBJECT: Dual Benefits - FERS Cost of Living Adjustments
Effective December 31, 2012, benefits issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be increased by 1.7%. This requires the amount of the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) Dual Benefits deduction to be increased by the same amount, to ensure the dollar-for-dollar offset remains current.
This adjustment will be made from the National Office for all cases that were correctly entered into the iFECS Compensation program. The adjustment will be effective with the periodic roll cycle beginning December 16, 2012. There will be no adjustment or overpayment declared for the period of December 1, 2012 through December 15, 2012.
The historical SSA cost of living adjustments are as follows:
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Date |
Percentage |
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12/01/2012 - 11/30/2013 |
1.7% |
DOUGLAS C. FITZGERALD
Director for
Federal Employees' Compensation
Distribution: All Claims Staff and Fiscal Personnel
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Attention: This circular has been superseded and is inactive.
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FECA CIRCULAR NO. 13-02 |
Issue Date: February 14, 2013 |
Expiration Date: Date of Next Rate Change
Subject: Bill Pay - Revision in the Reimbursement Rates Payable for the Use of Privately-Owned Automobiles Necessary to Secure Medical Examination and Treatment.
Background: Effective January 1, 2013, the mileage rate for reimbursement to Federal employees traveling by privately-owned automobile was increased to 56.5 cents per mile by GSA. No restriction is made as to the number of miles that can be traveled. As in the past, a determination has been made to apply the applicable rate to disabled FECA beneficiaries traveling to secure necessary medical examination and treatment.
Applicability: Appropriate National Office and District Office personnel.
Reference: Chapter 5-0204, Principles of Bill Adjudication, Part 5, Benefit Payments, Federal (FECA) Procedure Manual and 5 U.S.C. § 8103.
Action: The Central Bill Pay (CBP) facility has updated its system to reflect the new rates. Since there is no action required at the District Office level, the rates are being provided for informational purposes only.
The following is a list of the historical mileage rates used to reimburse claimant travel expense:
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01/01/1995 – 06/06/1996 |
30.0 cents per mile |
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01/14/2000 – 01/21/2001 |
32.5 cents per mile |
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01/01/2006 – 01/31/2007 |
44.5 cents per mile |
Disposition: This Bulletin should be retained in Chapter 5-0204, Principles of Bill Adjudication, Federal (FECA) Procedure Manual.
Douglas Fitzgerald
Director for
Federal Employees' Compensation
Distribution: All Claims Staff and Fiscal Personnel
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Attention: This circular has been superseded and is inactive.
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FECA CIRCULAR NO. 13-04 |
March 21, 2013 |
SUBJECT: Current Interest Rates for Prompt Payment Bills and Debt Collection
The interest rate to be assessed for the prompt payment bills is 1.375 percent for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. This new rate has been updated in the Central Bill Payment system tables.
The rate for assessing interest charges on debts due the government has not been changed. The interest rate for assessing interest charges on debts due the government remains 1.0 percent for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
Ordinarily, the rate of interest charged on debts due the U.S. Government is only changed in January and is effective for the entire year. However, the rate may be changed in July if there is a difference in the Current Value of Funds (CVF) interest rate of more than two percent. The rate will be reviewed on July 1, 2013 to determine if the Treasury has changed the rate.
Attached to this Circular is an updated listing of both the Prompt Payment and Debt Management interest rates from January 1, 1985 through the current date.
DOUGLAS C. FITZGERALD
Director for
Federal Employees' Compensation
Attachments
Distribution: List No. 2--Folioviews Groups A, B, and D (Claims Examiners, All Supervisors, District Medical Advisors, Technical Assistants, Rehabilitation Specialists, Staff Nurses and Fiscal Personnel)
FC 13-04 EXHIBIT 1 –
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Date |
Percentage |
Date |
Percentage |
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01/1/13 - 12/31/13 |
1 ⅜ % |
07/1/98 - 12/31/98 |
6.0 % |
Prior to 01/01/85 Not Applicable
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FC 13-04 EXHIBIT 2 –
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Dates |
Percentage |
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01/1/13 - 12/31/13 |
1% |
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01/1/12 - 12/31/12 |
1% |
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01/1/11 - 12/31/11 |
1% |
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1/1/10 – 12/31/10 |
1% |
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1/1/09 - 12/31/09 |
3% |
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7/1/08 - 12/31/08 |
3% |
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1/1/08 - 6/30/08 |
5% |
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1/1/07 - 12/31/07 |
4% |
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7/1/06 - 12/31/06 |
4% |
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1/1/06 - 12/31/06 |
2% |
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1/1/05 - 12/31/05 |
1% |
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1/1/04 - 12/31/04 |
1% |
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1/1/03 - 12/31/03 |
2% |
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7/1/02 - 12/31/02 |
3% |
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1/1/02 - 06/30/02 |
5% |
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1/1/01 - 12/31/01 |
6% |
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1/1/00 - 12/31/00 |
5% |
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1/1/99 - 12/31/99 |
5% |
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1/1/98 - 12/31/98 |
5% |
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1/1/97 - 12/31/97 |
5% |
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1/1/96 - 12/31/96 |
5% |
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7/1/95 - 12/31/95 |
5% |
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1/1/95 - 06/30/95 |
3% |
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1/1/94 - 12/31/94 |
3% |
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1/1/93 - 12/31/93 |
4% |
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1/1/92 - 12/31/92 |
6% |
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1/1/91 - 12/31/91 |
8% |
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1/1/90 - 12/31/90 |
9% |
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1/1/89 - 12/31/89 |
7% |
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1/1/88 - 12/31/88 |
6% |
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1/1/87 - 12/31/87 |
7% |
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1/1/86 - 12/31/86 |
8% |
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1/1/85 - 12/31/85 |
9% |
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Prior to 01/01/84 |
Not applicable |
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