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
74 episodes
OWCP Claims Process Explained: Complete Guide for Federal Employees (2025)
Breaking OWCP Podcast with Chris and Gini, featuring special guests Jennifer and Emmy from Federal Injury Centers. This episode provides an inside look at what happens when you call a Federal Injury Center's office for the first time and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 74
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52:33
10 Biggest OWCP Lies Debunked: Federal Workers' Compensation Myths Exposed
Chris and Gini debunk the 10 most common OWCP lies federal employees hear from supervisors and HR, revealing the truth about workers' compensation rights and processes.The 10 OWCP Lies DebunkedLie #1: Must Us...
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Season 4
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Episode 73
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45:14
Union Presidents Don't Know This Critical Form - And Neither Do You
## Episode: Union Presidents Don't Know This Critical Form - And Neither Do You**Hosts:** Chris Gini & Gini Helms ### Key Timestamps:- **[00:06:00]** - The shocking CA-10 revelation at the National Pres...
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Season 4
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Episode 72
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54:48
The 30-Day Secret: Why Federal Supervisors Don't Want You to Know About Limited Duty Right
Chris reveals the shocking truth about limited duty assignments that could save your federal career. Discover the 30-day rule supervisors hope you never learn about, why "signing under protest" isn't in the regulations, and how to protect yours...
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Season 4
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Episode 71
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55:17
TSA Vice President Reveals 23 Years of Sacrifice and Zero Plane Attacks
TSA Vice President Reveals 23 Years of Sacrifice and Zero Plane Attacks In this powerful episode of Breaking OWCP Gini welcomes Thomas, TSA Union Vice President for New York & New Jersey. He shares what...
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Season 4
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Episode 70
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44:24
USPS Injury Claims, COP Rules, and Union Rights Explained | Live OWCP Q&A at APWU Seminar
In this live episode from the APWU Spring Seminar in Fort Myers, Florida, Chris, Gini, Ian Williams (President of Mid Florida APWU), and union leader Victor break down the most pressing OWCP and USPS injury claim issues facing fed...
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Season 4
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Episode 69
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57:46
Navigating OWCP Second Opinion Exams: Your Rights, Rules, and Tips
In this episode of Breaking OWCP Podcast with Chris & Gini, the hosts dive deep into OWCP second opinion doctor visits – a critical step that up to 90% of federal injury claimants face. They explain the federal laws (FECA ...
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Season 4
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Episode 68
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1:00:33
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