OWCP - DOL Initial Claims Processing Tutorial

OWCP CLAIMS PROCESSING –Certain procedures and responsibilities have to be accomplished once theforms and information have reached OWCP for appropriate adjudication ofclaim.A. Initial Processing –Once claim is received with all supporting documentation (when possible)claim number will be assigned to the case. OWCP will notify theemployee and agency once claim has been received. Uncontrovertedclaims with medical bills totaling less than $1500 will be administrativelyclosed by OWCP. Thos claims not meeting that criteria will be assigned toa claims examiner for formal adjudication. When additional information isrequired, the claims examiner will notify the employee by letter in ECOMP with a copy to all parties to the claim. For more information click on the podcast transcript.The podcaster is Dr. Stephen Taylor, OWCP medical-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 Daphne Alabama   you can make an appointment to see Dr. Taylor, or Dr. Sullivan   at the clinic at  FWC Medical Centers or M & R Medical Centers. To make a consultation with Dr. Taylor  call the clinic at 813-215-4356 or 813-877-6900 in Tampa  go  to our website at https://fwcmedicalcenters.net/     or     https://fedcompconsultants.com/For 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