Accession Number:

ADA106873

Title:

Injury Compensation Process Delays Prompt Payment of Benefits to Federal Workers.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC HUMAN RESOURCES DIV

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1981-09-25

Pagination or Media Count:

66.0

Abstract:

This report discusses claims processing problems that are delaying the prompt payment of benefits under the Federal Employees Compensation Act. Federal workers who sustain employment-related injuries have remedy against the Government only by the act, and prompt payment of benefits is necessary for them to avoid financial hardship. Author

Subject Categories:

  • Administration and Management

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE