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
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