USPS Unleashes NRP (Phases 1 & 2)
In mid-December, the APWU was notified that Phase 1 of the National Reassessment Process had been implemented nationwide. The Postal Service estimates that 33,707 limited duty and rehabilitation employees will be reassessed under “NRP,” which was...
Problems with Central ‘Case Create’
On Oct. 1, 2011, the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC), centralized its case creation and data entry operations. The change does not affect how workers make injury claims or file for...
USPS Unveils Prescription Drug Card for Workplace Injuries
The USPS has announced a voluntary prescription drug card program for employees who suffer workplace injuries or illnesses. According to the Postal Service, employees who choose to participate in the program will submit their drug card and...
New FECA Regulations
An exhaustive list of new regulations that change the administrative policies of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) went into effect on Aug. 29, 2011. These are the first revisions since 1999. Although these changes included some...
USPS Partners With Align Networks
The Postal Service has notified [PDF] the APWU that it has established a relationship with Align Networks to provide physical therapy services for employees with work related injuries and illnesses. APWU strongly discourages member participation.