Documents/DOL2011/4: Health Benefits and Income Security/Outcome Goal 4.1: Return to Work

Outcome Goal 4.1: Return to Work

Facilitate return to work for workers experiencing workplace injuries or illnesses who are able to work.

Stakeholder(s):

  • Workers with Injuries or Illnesses

  • Division of Federal Employees’ CompensationOWCP’s Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation provides services that assist workers to return to employment as soon as they are able upon recovery from injury or illness. These services include assignment of registered nurses in Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) cases to establish early first contact with the worker and to coordinate with medical providers and employers. In addition, OWCP provides job counseling and training through its vocational rehabilitation activities.

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