Are only regular, full-time employees eligible for FECA benefits?
– Back to Topics No. FECA coverage is extended to Federal employees regardless of the length of time on the job or the type of position held. Probationary, temporary, and term employees are covered on the same basis as permanent employees. Also, part-time, seasonal, and intermittent employees are covered. Are all work-related injuries covered under the FECA? – Back to Topics All kinds of injuries, including diseases caused by employment, are covered if they occur in the performance of duty (see questions C-5 to C-9). However, benefits cannot be paid if injury or death is caused by willful misconduct of the injured employee, by intent to bring about the injury or death of oneself or another, or by intoxication of the injured employee. Does the FECA cover a pre-existing medical condition that is aggravated by factors of employment? – Back to Topics Yes. Diseases and illnesses aggravated, accelerated or precipitated by the employment are covered. The employee must submit medical and factu
