FYI -- here is a copy of a letter I sent to Mark Dayton, and also to the MN candidates to the US Senate, tailored for each one. Are we using a BLOG now? I am...
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rodojacks
Feb 15, 2006 7:18 pm
I have been on owcp since 2001 for major depression with anger due to higher authority. I have been approved by OPM on my disability retirement, but they have...
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CHARLES FLEISCHNER
chuckinsantafe
Jan 30, 2006 6:36 pm
having just heard about this group- program how does one begin? what proof does one need? are there claim forms? is there a website for owcp? what type of...
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Scott & Melody Johnson
sjmel@...
Jan 24, 2006 7:53 pm
I just received back pay from Social Security for Disability due to no fault of my own. My doctors are saying I may never work again anywhere. Workers...
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FourDirect@...
Jan 19, 2006 4:44 am
I'm sorry you're going through this. I had bovine tuberculosis in my lymph nodes from unpasteurized milk and it took ages to get a diagnosis. I was in the same...
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Abril
abril01
Jan 16, 2006 3:58 pm
Has anyone had a similiar experience: I know for a fact I have worms, I have seen them. I went to a doctor who did an ova and stool test, the results came back...
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lajarvis78
Dec 5, 2005 3:55 pm
Hey all! Like all you I got out and doctor's bills, not quite as high as some of you, but at the highest I had around $4K (just the amount I paid out of pocket...
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Kaericsson@...
Dec 5, 2005 2:39 am
4 December 2005 Hi Alana: It has been so long since I've received OWCP complaints from former Peace Corps Volunteers that I wondered whether the moderator of...
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Donald Weaks
donaldweaks
Dec 4, 2005 9:53 pm
I was recently denied coverage for a genetic disease, hemochromatosis, a rare iron overload blood disorder. Dr. Hammer reported to the DOL that I had failed to...
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FourDirect@...
Dec 4, 2005 6:53 pm
Kurt, What a horrid ordeal you've been through. I very much appreciate you sharing your story with us. I've met quite a few brick walls in the past month with ...
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krcorwin@...
krcorwin
Dec 4, 2005 6:09 pm
Hi Group, I haven't heard from anyone lately but I hope all are well. I have to report a recent very positive experience that may be helpful to some of you. I...
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Felicia
feliciapanixcom
Oct 13, 2005 3:23 am
Haven't had anything like that happen. Of course, you were right not to let him in. You might want to contact the Peace Corps, just to make sure he was...
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FourDirect@...
Oct 13, 2005 2:21 am
Everyone, I had a very unsettling occurrence today and wonder if anyone else has experienced something similar. I live in a NY apt building with a security...
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Kaericsson@...
Oct 13, 2005 12:57 am
12 October 2005 Alana Peterson, assistant to U.S. Congressman James Oberstar, has offered to put together a list of our concerns with OWCP to present to...
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Felicia
feliciapanixcom
Oct 8, 2005 3:20 pm
... Not only is the claims examiner not able to answers questions, but often times they change your claims examiner without telling you. Mine has been changed...
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Kaericsson@...
Oct 7, 2005 5:13 pm
In a message dated 10/6/05 10:31:05 AM Central Daylight Time, Alana.Petersen@... writes: << Subj: RE: [owcp] health insurance Date: 10/6/05...
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Doug Hemken
d_hemken
Oct 4, 2005 3:39 pm
OWCP will pay your *medical* expenses regardless of your employment status. All that matters is that it was a job-related injury/illness. The business about...
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Felicia
feliciapanixcom
Oct 4, 2005 2:31 pm
I think this is mainly related to OWCP compensation (like if they are sending you a check each month). However, it is probably good to let them know about...
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Felicia
feliciapanixcom
Oct 4, 2005 2:16 pm
Yes, that is exactly what you have to do. Yes, it is a long process. Since you already have insurance, they may be able to cover some of it. -- Felicia...
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Felicia
feliciapanixcom
Oct 4, 2005 2:12 pm
I'd suggest calling the Peace Corps's post service medical unit and asking for their information packet on filing a worker's comp claim. It covers most...
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Felicia
feliciapanixcom
Oct 4, 2005 2:08 pm
... I got married. However, in some states it is illegal to discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions. Also, you may be able to pay a little...
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Kaericsson@...
Sep 30, 2005 3:34 am
29 Sept. 2005 You know, I do have another question -- this spring Peace Corps sent me a note stating that I am supposed to be reporting to US Dept of Labor...
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Kaericsson@...
Sep 30, 2005 2:29 am
29 September 2005 Hi Nancy: What do you mean by a pre-existing issue? Do you mean my medical problem? It is a sleeping disorder that can be caused initially by...
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FourDirect@...
Sep 30, 2005 1:53 am
Kristie, You gave good advice to Jess. I think that MN is an exceptional state as far as services are concerned. Does anyone else out there know if there are ...
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FourDirect@...
Sep 30, 2005 1:48 am
So sorry you are having to deal with a post service health issue. I think it is important to have an evaluation by a doctor as without that, it is nearly...
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Jessica
jess_smo
Sep 29, 2005 10:09 pm
I don'thave Corps Care anymore, but I do have another insurance. I talked to Post Service and they are sending me the paperwork to file a claim, but they said...
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Donald Weaks
donaldweaks
Sep 29, 2005 6:24 pm
It will only be covered by FECA if a worker's comp claim has been filed and I wouldn't do anything without prior approval as far as trying to get it covered by...
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Jessica
jess_smo
Sep 29, 2005 4:48 pm
While in Peace Corps I got very sick (shocking, I know, lol) and I was medevac'd to Thailand, where they found out I had stomach ulcers. I never had any...
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FourDirect@...
Sep 27, 2005 2:21 am
Kristie, How were you able to get around the pre-existing issue? I've tried, myself with not much luck in the past and have paid much higher premiums than you....
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Kaericsson@...
Sep 27, 2005 2:15 am
Hi Jess: My medical condition does not allow me to go through most insurance agencies, such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield. My only option in Minnesota is called ...
