In this episode of Breaking OWCP, Chris and Gini tackle the rampant issue of supervisor intimidation and the mishandling of federal workers' comp forms. If you have been told that a Nurse Case Manager can force you to leave a doctor’s office, or if your supervisor is refusing to provide you with a CA-16 or CA-17, this episode is mandatory listening.

Chris breaks down the specific legal obligations of your supervisor regarding the critical OWCP forms. We explain why you must receive a CA-16 within four hours of reporting a traumatic injury, how to properly handle the "Side A vs. Side B" requirements of the CA-17 Duty Status Report, and why management has no authority to dictate your medical treatment.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Nurse Case Managers: Your rights when a nurse case manager enters the exam room. Chris clarifies that they cannot force you to change doctors or leave a chiropractic office if you have a valid claim.
• Supervisor Responsibilities (CA-1 & CA-2): Why supervisors must fill out Page 2, submit the forms within 10 days, and provide you with full copies (front and back) plus the receipt.
• The CA-17 Duty Status Report: A step-by-step guide to this form. Chris explains that the Supervisor is responsible for "Side A" (left side) and the Doctor is responsible for "Side B" (right side).
• The "Unicorn" Form (CA-16): What is the CA-16? It pays your medical bills for the first 60 days before your claim is accepted. We discuss the law that states management has four hours to provide this to you after a traumatic injury.
• Filing Grievances: When and how to file a grievance if management refuses to provide forms or intimidates you.
• New Locations: Announcements for the new Montgomery, AL office and updates on doctors in Chicago, Virginia, Indianapolis, and Michigan.

Timestamps:

• Nurse Case Managers: Can they kick you out of a doctor's office?
• Management’s limited role: They cannot dictate medical opinions.
• CA-1 Form Rules: The 10-day submission rule and your right to copies.
• CA-17 Duty Status Report: Why supervisors must fill out "Side A."
• The CA-16: The "4-Hour Rule" and why it pays your bills for 60 days.
• Q&A: Addressing listener questions on part-time work and denials.
• Union Stewards: The importance of getting union support and training.
• Location Update: Grand opening of the Montgomery, AL office.

Mentioned Resources:

• Forms: CA-1, CA-2, CA-16, CA-17, CA-20.
• Regulations: 20 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) regarding interference with claims.
• Offices: Federal Injury Centers (Montgomery, Clearwater, Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis, Boston area).

OWCP, CA-16, CA-17, Federal Workers Compensation, Nurse Case Manager, Supervisor Responsibilities, Traumatic Injury, Federal Injury Centers, CA-1 Form, Union Steward, Postal Service, USPS, AFGE, DOL, Department of Labor, Workers Comp Grievance.

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