Our Mission

The Mission of the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is to protect the interests of workers who are injured or become ill on the job, their families and their employers by making timely, appropriate, and accurate decisions on claims, providing prompt payment of benefits and helping injured workers return to gainful work as early as is feasible.

Discover Our Programs & Initiatives

Explore our on going programs that support individuals and communities, and discover initiatives designed to tackle new opportunities and challenges in the workplace.

Black Lung Program

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The Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation, or Federal Black Lung Program...

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Federal Employees' Compensation Program

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The Division of Federal Employees' Compensation adjudicates new claims for ...

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Longshore Program

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The mission of the Longshore Program is to minimize the impact of land based...

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Energy Workers Program

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As the Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC), our mission, under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA)...

Energy Workers Program

Featured Resources

Spotlight on OWCP

We showcase important updates, resources, and stories that highlight our work across programs and initiatives.  These spotlights make it easy to explore timely content and see how it connects to workers, employers, and the public.

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Access Our Research & Data

2023 and 2024 Annual Report to Congress

The OWCP's annual reports to Congress are available in PDF format.

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2022 Annual Report to Congress

The OWCP's annual reports to Congress are available in PDF format.

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2021 Annual Report to Congress

The OWCP's annual reports to Congress are available in PDF format.

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Access Related Forms

OWCP LS-267: Claimant's Statement
Claimant’s Statement for continued death‑benefit eligibility, confirming marital status or student status and certifying accurate information for OWCP records.
OWCP LS-265: Certification of Funeral Expenses
Form used to certify funeral expenses for a deceased worker, itemize costs, and request payment under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.
OWCP LS-266: Application for Continuation of Death Benefit for
Application for continued death benefits for a dependent student, requiring school certification and submission to OWCP under the Longshore Act.
OWCP LS-262: Claim for Death Benefits
Claim form for death benefits under the Longshore Act, providing details on the deceased, cause of death, dependents, and employer information for OWCP review.
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Understand Our Policy & Regulations

Clear rules keep our work open, fair, and accountable.  That way, we can focus on national labor goals for workers and the public.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

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