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Workers’ compensation starts with identifying the right program
GuideWeSpeakLaw EditorialUpdated August 24, 2026Sources reviewed
Most workers begin with a state agency. Federal employees and certain specialized groups use separate federal programs with their own systems and records.
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Primary sources
U.S. Department of Labor
About OWCP
The four distinct compensation programs OWCP administers.
U.S. Department of Labor
Federal Employees' Compensation Program
Official federal employee claim and case-management information.
Do not assume there is one national system
For most workers, the first official source is the workers’ compensation agency for the state or territory connected to the employment. The Department of Labor maintains a directory linking those agencies; it does not replace their rules or forms.
Before using a form, confirm the employer, place of work and worker category. A state page and a federal page can use similar words while serving different groups.
Federal programs cover particular groups
DOL's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs administers four major federal programs: federal employees, longshore and harbor workers, coal mine workers, and energy employees with covered occupational illnesses. Each program serves groups defined by its own statute and regulations.
Being injured at work does not automatically identify which program applies. Employment status and the work involved have to match the program's coverage.
Federal civilian employees use FECA resources
The Federal Employees' Compensation Program handles claims for covered federal civilian employees. OWCP uses ECOMP for claim submission, case access and uploading supporting documents.
Keep the incident record, employer communications, submitted forms and confirmation numbers together. For personal status or deadline questions, follow the current agency instructions or the official assigned claim contact rather than a general article.
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Updated August 24, 2026. No corrections are recorded.