How much can you receive — and how is it calculated?
This page covers the numbers in detail — how Part B and Part E amounts are calculated, how the interactive calculator works, what medical benefits include, how survivor amounts are determined, and the one tax fact every claimant needs to know.
Cancer, beryllium disease, silicosis. Fixed amount regardless of severity.
Toxic illness. Amount based on wage loss and impairment rating.
Not sure which part applies to you?
Use the eligibility checker to find out whether your illness and employment qualify under Part B, Part E, or both — before using the calculator below.
Check my eligibility →Wage loss + impairment = your Part E amount.
Part E has two components. Together they cannot exceed $250,000.
Wage loss component
OWCP compares your average earnings in the three highest-earning years before your illness to your earnings after onset. You receive 75 cents for every dollar of annual wage loss, multiplied by the number of years of loss.
Formula: (Annual wage loss × 75%) × years of loss
20 C.F.R. § 30.810 — Wage-loss computationImpairment component
A physician assigns a whole-body impairment rating using the AMA Guides. You receive $2,500 for each percentage point of impairment.
Formula: Impairment % × $2,500
Example: 20% impairment = $50,000
20 C.F.R. § 30.902 — Impairment calculationCan I get both Part B and Part E? Yes. If your cancer (Part B) also caused wage loss or impairment, you can file for both. Many workers qualify for both and only file under one — leaving substantial compensation unclaimed.
Part E compensation estimator
Estimate only. Actual amounts based on verified wage records and physician impairment rating by OWCP.
What survivors receive — and what medical benefits cover.
Survivor payment priority
| Survivor | Part B amount | Part E |
|---|---|---|
| Surviving spouse | Full $150,000 | Eligible for wage-loss component |
| Children (if no spouse) | $150,000 split equally among all children | Eligible if no surviving spouse |
| Parents (if no spouse or children) | $150,000 split equally | Eligible if no spouse or children |
| No eligible survivors | No payment | No payment |
Medical benefits attach to the worker — not survivors. If the worker is living and approved, they receive lifetime medical benefits. Survivors who receive a lump sum do not receive ongoing medical benefits for their own care through EEOICPA.
What lifetime medical benefits cover
- Doctor visits and specialist consultations
- Hospital stays and surgical procedures
- Prescription medications for the covered condition
- Radiation therapy and chemotherapy
- Diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests
- Physical and occupational therapy
Providers bill OWCP directly. You pay nothing for covered services with approved providers.
Is EEOICPA compensation taxable?
EEOICPA lump-sum payments and medical benefits are not subject to federal income tax. This is an important distinction from many other compensation types. Consult a tax professional for advice specific to your situation.
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