The DBA provides WC benefits to civilian employees working at military, air and naval bases outside the United States (U.S.) under a contract with the U.S. government for public works or national defense. Permanent total disability and death benefits are subject to annual cost of living allowances (COLAs). The LHWCA minimum benefit rate does not apply to DBA claims. Therefore, when verifying rates, do not assume payments made under the DBA should agree with the payments made under the LHWCA. If the beneficiary cannot provide proof of the WC, contact the following:

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  Insurance carriers;

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  Self-insured employers; or

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  LHWCA district office in the Compensation District where the claimant resides. Refer to the DOL website .

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  A list of insurance carriers and self-insured employers currently authorized to write coverage under the LHWCA are available on the DOL website.

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  Cases are first reported to the New York, Boston, or Honolulu DO, depending on which side of the world the injury occurs, and then transferred to the DO responsible for the State in which the claimant resides.

The WHCA extends the DBA to provide compensation for those overseas civilian employees of contractors with the United States who do not work on a military, air or naval base. If an injury or death claim related to a "war-risk hazard," is reported, the WHCA provides for government reimbursement from the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) to private WC insurance carriers. (This makes it easier for employers to obtain WC insurance coverage for their employees.)

When verification is necessary, send requests for verification to: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Branch of Special Claims, P.O. Box 37117, Washington, D.C. 20013-7117.

The OCSLA covers primarily oilrig employees. The LHWCA issues the compensation. When verification is necessary, develop to the appropriate longshore district office. See DOL website for contact information.

The NAFIA covers disability or death resulting from injury occurring to civilian employees on military bases that provide support services to military personnel (e.g., post exchanges, bowling alleys). The Armed Forces (i.e. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) pays the wages of these employees from non-appropriated funds. When verification is necessary, develop to the LHWCA district office servicing DBA claims. See DOL website for contact information.