EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 31 MIN
Continuation of Pay (COP) OWCP-DOL Complete Guide
from Federal Workers Compensation Coffee Break · host Dr. Taylor
Continuation of Pay (COP) is continuation of regular pay up to 45 calendardays for periods of disability and or medical care, which occur in connectionwith a Traumatic Injury. COP must begin within 45 days of the injury.A. Entitlement –Permanent and Temporary employees are entitled to COP whenTraumatic Injury is reported within 30 days. Medical documentation mustsupport all periods of COP. Normally, COP will begin the day followingthe date of the traumatic injury. Except for Injuries that occurred prior tothe start of the workday, then COP will begin on date of injury. Medicaldocumentation must be received within 10 days of the injury to receiveCOP and COP will be terminated if medical documentation is not receivedwithin the allotted time frame. For any additional details, please click on the show transcript!The podcaster is Dr. Stephen Taylor, OWCP legal consultant for Oberheiden Law Firm. Dr. Taylor’s contact information is:https://[email protected] If you need a medical provider or assistance with an OWCP / DOL claim in Tampa, Jacksonville, Pensacola Florida, Southern Mississippi or DaFor responses email Dr. Taylor at [email protected] the showFEEDSPOT TOP #1 Federal Workers Compensation Podcast & #8 National Workers Compensation Podcast:https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_emailFor responses email Dr. Taylor at [email protected] the showFEEDSPOT TOP 10 National Workers Compensation Podcast: https://podcast.feedspot.com/workers_compensation_podcasts/?feedid=5557942&_src=f2_featured_email
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Continuation of Pay (COP) is continuation of regular pay up to 45 calendar days for periods of disability and or medical care, which occur in connection with a Traumatic Injury. COP must begin within 45 days of the injury. A. Entitlement – Permanent and Temporary employees are entitled to COP when Traumatic Injury is reported within 30 days. Medical documentation must support all periods of COP. Normally, COP will begin the day following the date of the traumatic injury. Except for Injuries t...
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