Breaking OWCP with Chris & Gini
Educating the federal workforce about their rights and responsibilities in OWCP.
"Welcome to 'Breaking OWCP with Chris & Gini,' where we bring our same Wednesday chat vibes to the audio world! Join us for insightful conversations, education, and a deeper dive into the topics that matter to you as a federal employee. Tune in for your weekly dose of thought-provoking discussions. Let's break it all down together!" 🎙️🗣️ #BreakingOWCP #Podcast #WednesdayChats #Conversations
Just so you know our most recent chats will be released on Fridays &
Our Previous chats will be released on Sundays and those will be shorter segment style.
Episodes
67 episodes
OWCP Explained: FCEs, MMI, and Schedule Awards Demystified
Description: In this episode Chris and Gini break down three critical topics every injured federal employee must understand:FCEs (Functional Capacity Evaluations)MMI (Maximum Medical Improvement)
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Season 4
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Episode 67
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55:12
Understanding Schedule Awards and MMI: Your OWCP Rights Explained
In this informative episode of Breaking OWCP With Chris & Gini, we dive deep into the critical topics of Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and Schedule Awards for federal employees with work-related injuries. Learn how these important OWCP ...
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Season 4
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Episode 66
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1:02:18
Postal Service Privatization Fears: The Truth from Union Leader Rich Ray
"Postal Service Privatization Fears: The Truth from Union Leader Rich Ray"Episode Description: In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Rich Ray, Second Vice President of Branch 41 (Brooklyn and Staten Island Letter Carriers), t...
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Season 4
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Episode 65
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52:08
Behind the Woodshed: What Supervisors Get Wrong About OWCP (And How to Fight Back)
Behind the Woodshed: What Supervisors Get Wrong About OWCP (And How to Fight Back)Welcome to another epic "Wednesday Night OWCP Chats with Chris & Gini!" This week, we take supervisors behind the woodshed and break down the mo...
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Season 4
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Episode 64
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1:09:53
COP vs. LWOP: Understanding Your Federal Injury Benefits & Rights
COP vs. LWOP: Understanding Your Federal Injury Benefits & RightsAre you a federal employee struggling with OWCP, Continuation of Pay (COP), or Leave Without Pay (LWOP)? In this powerful episode of Breaking OWCP with...
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Season 4
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Episode 63
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58:43
🎙️ Wednesday Night Chats: 9 Years Later – Breaking OWCP Myths & Winning Claims 🚨
🎙️ Wednesday Night Chats: 9 Years Later – Breaking OWCP Myths & Winning Claims 🚨It started with a simple idea—helping federal employees navigate the OWCP nightmare. 9 years later, Wednesday Night Chats with...
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Season 4
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Episode 62
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56:04
How to Fill Out the CA-7 for Federal Workers Compensation: Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Paid
** if you want the video where they Screen share this form click here In this episode of Breaking OWCP with Chris and Gini, Chris and Gini tak...
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Season 4
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Episode 61
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1:01:16
Denied OWCP Claim After Workplace Injury? How to Fight Back & Win!
"Denied OWCP Claim After Workplace Injury? How to Fight Back & Win!"Episode Title: Denied OWCP Claim After Workplace Injury? How to Fight Back & Win!Description: Welcome to Brea...
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Season 4
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Episode 60
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58:01
Breaking Barriers in Federal Workers' Comp: Essential Forms and Insider Tips for a Successful Claim
Welcome to the Breaking OWCP Podcast with Chris and Gini, your go-to experts for federal workers' comp guidance. In this episode, we dive deep into the critical steps every federal employee needs to take when filing an OWCP claim, ensuri...
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Season 4
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Episode 59
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55:26
What A Federal Employee does when injured on the job
Kick off 2025 with Chris and Gini as they dive into the complexities of the federal workers' compensation system (OWCP). In this episode, they share expert advice on how federal employees can navigate workplace injuries, file successful claims,...
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Season 4
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Episode 58
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52:59
Navigating Federal Workers’ Comp with a 98% Success Rate W/ Dr. Steve Arculeo
In this episode of the Breaking OWCP Podcast, Chris welcomes a special guest, Dr. Steve, the Federal Injury Centers franchisee in Chicago. Discover how his team achieves a staggering 98% claims acceptance rate, compared to the nati...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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9:26
Essential Federal Work Comp Insights: Real Talk, Expert Tips, and Unfiltered Q&A with Federal Injury Centers
Special Guests: Ron Burgundy & Tits McgeeShow Notes:In this episode, join federal injury experts Ron (Chris) and Veronica (Gini) as they dive deep into the essential knowledge every federal worker should have about workpla...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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56:48
Woodshed Night: Navigating Workplace Injuries and Your Rights
In this episode, Chris and Gini discuss the challenges federal employees face regarding workplace injuries, management's responsibilities, and the essential rights employees have under federal law. The hosts share real-life anecdotes to illustr...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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1:20:23
Fighting for Federal Employees: Inside the Battle for H.R. 618 and Workplace Rights
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the challenges faced by federal employees when it comes to workers' compensation claims. Tom, a passionate advocate and partner at Federal Injury Centers, shares his ongoing fight in Washington D.C. t...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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1:03:11
Navigating OWCP Claims: Insider Tips for Federal Employees (Q&A)
Show Notes: In this episode, we dive deep into OWCP claims and how federal employees can better understand their rights and responsibilities. Chris and Gini discuss the process of filing claims, important distinctions between CA-1 and CA...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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1:02:20
Fighting for Your Rights: Inside the Realities of Federal Worker’s Comp with Alicia Farley
In this powerful episode of the Breaking Out Podcast, hosts Chris and Gini Helms sit down with Alicia Farley, an ex-Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employee and current advocate for injured federal workers. Alicia’s journey from being ass...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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14:56
Navigating Federal Work Comp: Essential Steps and Third-Party Injury Insights
In this episode of the Breaking OWCP Podcast, hosts Chris and Gini dive deep into the critical steps every federal employee needs to take after a work injury. They share valuable insights on how to file a claim, the importance of...
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Season 3
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Episode 51
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47:20
Navigating Federal Work Comp with Chris & Gini: Essential Tips and Live Q&A
Episode Summary: In this episode, Chris and Gini share invaluable insights into federal workers' compensation, focusing on how to effectively navigate the system to get your claims approved. They discuss the role of Federal Injury ...
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Season 3
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Episode 50
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1:04:01
Understanding the Intricacies of OWCP: Key Insights and Strategies of Scheduled Awards
In this episode of "Wednesday Night OWCP Chats with Chris & Gini," we dive deep into the complexities of the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). Chris and Gini discuss the latest updates, common challenges federal employees fac...
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Season 3
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Episode 49
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1:27:01
Navigating Federal Employee Injury Claims: Strategies for Success (Training for OWCP)
Episode Overview:In this special episode of Breaking OWCP, Chris Helms speaks at an APWU (American Postal Workers Union) conference, where he dives deep into the intricacies of navigating federal employee injury claim...
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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58:42
OWCP Chats with Chris: Navigating Federal Work Comp with Expert Insights
in this engaging episode of "OWCP Chats with Chris & Gini," our host's dives deep into the intricacies of the Federal Worker's Compensation (OWCP) system, offering essential insights and practical advice for federal employees. a...
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Season 3
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Episode 47
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1:20:48
Navigating Second Opinion Doctors in Federal Workers' Compensation
Summary:In this episode of Wednesday Night Chats, Chris and Gini from Federal Injury Centers unpack the complexities of second opinion doctors in the federal workers' compensation system. Learn why the Department of Labor...
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Season 3
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Episode 46
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1:00:53
Navigating Work Injury Claims: Essential Forms and Procedures
00:00:00 - Introduction and Wi-Fi TroublesThe hosts discuss the technical difficulties from their previous podcast due to poor hotel Wi-Fi and their solution of purchasing a portable Wi-Fi unit for better connectivity.
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Season 3
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Episode 45
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32:33
Q&A Bring Your Best Questions!
Episode Summary:In this episode, Chris and Gini host a live Q&A session addressing various concerns related to federal work injuries and workers' compensation. They discuss updates on federal cases, offer advice on handling workm...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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48:51
Navigating Third Party Accidents with Erik Blowers
Navigating Third Party Accidents with Erik BlowersIn this episode of "Wednesday Night Chats with Chris and Gini ," Welcome Erik Blowers to discuss the complexities of third-party accidents, especially for rural carrier...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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1:05:20