OWCP Claims Status Decoder
Staring at a confusing OWCP status code? Enter your code below for a plain-language explanation of what it means, what action to take, and what deadlines or warnings apply to your FECA claim.
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What it means
The employee's death has been accepted as work-related under FECA and at least one beneficiary is entitled to death benefits.
What to do next
Eligible beneficiaries will receive regular monthly payments. Each beneficiary must complete an annual CA-12 form to certify continuing eligibility.
Important notes
Changes in dependency status (remarriage, children reaching adulthood, etc.) must be reported to OWCP promptly. Failure to report can result in overpayments.
What it means
Your request for reconsideration of a previous OWCP denial is currently under review. OWCP is evaluating your new evidence and arguments.
What to do next
Wait for OWCP to issue a new decision. If you have not already submitted all supporting evidence, do so promptly — evidence submitted after the reconsideration decision generally cannot be considered until the next stage.
Important notes
OWCP should issue a reconsideration decision within 90 days, though this is not always met. If more than 6 months pass without a decision, contact your claims examiner. You cannot file an ECAB appeal while a reconsideration is pending.
What it means
Monthly death benefits are being paid to one or more beneficiaries of a deceased federal employee whose death was accepted as work-related under FECA. Used with the AF adjudication code.
What to do next
Eligible beneficiaries will receive regular monthly payments. Each beneficiary must complete an annual CA-12 form to confirm continuing eligibility.
Important notes
This code is also used to process burial, transportation, and administrative costs related to the accepted death. Report any changes in beneficiary status promptly.
What it means
You have retired from federal service or are awaiting retirement, which affects the interaction between FECA compensation and OPM retirement benefits.
What to do next
Contact both OWCP and OPM to understand your options. You must make a formal election between FECA wage-loss compensation and OPM retirement annuity — you cannot receive both simultaneously for the same period.
Important notes
This is one of the most important elections a federal employee can make. FECA compensation is generally tax-free and may be higher than an OPM annuity. Consult with a FECA specialist or union representative before making your election.
Understanding OWCP Status Code Structure
OWCP claim status is displayed as a combination of two two-character codes — an adjudication code and a pay status code. For example: AP-PR means "Accepted, Periodic Roll."
- Adjudication codes (A_, D_) — indicate whether the case is accepted or denied
- Pay status codes (MC, PR, DR, PS, etc.) — indicate the type of payment authorized
- Closure codes (C1–C5, CL, RT) — indicate the case is closed
Your full claim status can be found by logging into ECOMP and viewing your case details, or on written correspondence from OWCP.