Essential Forms Guide - OWCP 957, 915, and CA-7 Explained

Join Chris and Gini  for another informative OWCP chat as they break down three critical forms every federal employee should know about. Fresh from successful training sessions in Detroit and Phoenix with Mail Handlers unions, they share essential insights about travel reimbursement, medical expenses, and getting paid for time off.Key Topics Covered:OWCP Form 957 - Travel ReimbursementGet reimbursed for mileage up to 100 miles round trip for medical appointmentsCovers airfare, hotels, taxi, Uber/Lyft with advance authorizationMust submit within 12 months of incurred expenseRequired documentation: Google Maps printout and appointment verificationOWCP Form 915 - Medical Expense ReimbursementReimburse out-of-pocket medical costs when claim isn't accepted yetCovers copays, deductibles, medical equipment like back bracesSubmit immediately even if claim is pending - they'll hold and pay when approvedInclude receipts and medical necessity letters from doctorsCA-7 Form - Claim for Compensation (Getting Paid for Time Off)Submit every two weeks, even before claim approvalMust attach four key documents: CA-17, CA-20, appointment printouts, disability narrativeForm must be filled out perfectly by both employee and supervisorFile through e-com systemBonus Topics:CA-16 form: Pays all medical bills for first 60 days (must report injury within 7 days)CA-10 form: What federal employees should do when injured at workSchedule awards and impairment ratingsPreexisting conditions and diagnosis expansionsImportant Reminders:All forms available at federalinjurycenters.com12-month deadline for all reimbursement requestsSubmit forms immediately - don't wait for claim approvalFind OWCP-trained doctors by searching "OWCP injury doctor [your city, state]"Upcoming Schedule:No chats for the next two Wednesdays (Utah training and family trip)Returning October 1st for regular Wednesday night sessionsResources Mentioned:Federal Injury Centers website: federalinjurycenters.comBreaking OWCP website: breakingowcp.comYouTube channel for archived episodesForms section for easy downloadsRemember: OWCP is not spelled F-A-I-R, but knowing these forms and procedures can protect your rights and financial future as a federal employee.Website for Locations. www.federalinjurycenters.comContact: 877-787-OWCP or message us FacebookTo Buy The Book: www.breakingowcp.comTo Email information: [email protected] Us on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram @Wednesday Night OWCP Chats with Chris & Gini