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OWCP Claims Status Decoder

Understand what your claim status means and what to do next. Codes are below. Enter your claim code. Multiple choices may appear due to crossover in actions. Look for your specific code.

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PS - Payment for Schedule Award

Category: Payment

What it means:

You are entitled to payment for a schedule award, whether periodic or as a single payment.

What to do next:

You will receive payments according to the schedule outlined in your award letter.

Warnings/Important Notes:

Schedule awards are payable even if you return to work, but cannot be paid concurrently with wage loss compensation for the same injury.

Understanding OWCP Status Codes

The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) uses a combination of codes to indicate the status of a claim:

Adjudication Codes (2 characters) - Indicate whether a case is accepted or denied (e.g., AP, D5)
Pay Status Codes (2 characters) - Indicate the type of payments authorized (e.g., MC, PR, PS)
Closure Codes (2 characters) - Indicate a case has been closed (e.g., C1, C5)

Your claim status can be found on ECOMP by logging into your account and viewing your case details, or on correspondence you receive from OWCP.

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