The primary federal workers' compensation program, covering over 2.6 million federal civilian employees across all agencies for work-related injuries and occupational diseases.
Authorizing legislation: Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA)
Yes — NuThera accepts patients under DFEC / FECA. Our physicians and physician associates are enrolled with the DOL Office of Workers' Compensation Programs and experienced in the evidentiary standards Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) requires.
Every DFEC / FECA program has its own evidentiary standards and required forms. Our clinical team produces program-specific documentation at every visit.
DFEC (FECA) is the federal workers' compensation program for federal civilian employees. It's administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, not any state. Benefits, processes, and provider requirements differ significantly from Nevada state workers' comp. Federal workers injured on the job file under FECA — not Nevada's state system.
Not required, but strongly recommended. Any licensed physician or physician associate can treat you, but only OWCP-enrolled providers can bill the program directly and are familiar with FECA documentation standards. Non-enrolled providers often produce records that don't meet OWCP requirements, leading to claim delays or denials.
For accepted conditions — for life, or as long as you need medical care for the work-related injury. There's no time limit on medical benefits. Wage-loss compensation has different rules and can continue for extended periods based on your condition and work capacity.
Yes, if you're being treated at our Las Vegas or North Las Vegas clinics. Many federal workers travel from Utah, Arizona, and outside Clark County for OWCP-literate care. Call us to discuss whether the trip makes sense for your case.
Compensation and lifetime medical benefits for current and former Department of Energy workers, DOE contractors, uranium workers, and atomic weapons employees exposed to radiation, beryllium, and other toxic substances — especially relevant to Nevada Test Site workers.
Monthly benefits and medical care for current and former coal miners totally disabled due to pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) arising from coal mine employment, and for their eligible survivors.
Call us to schedule an evaluation. Bring your prior records, employment history, and claim information.