The CA-20 form (Attending Physician's Report) is a required document in the federal workers' compensation system administered by OWCP. Physicians treating injured federal employees must complete and submit this form to support the claim review process.
A licensed physician who examined the injured federal employee fills out the CA-20. The treating doctor certifies injury details, the diagnosis, and the proposed treatment plan. Specialists who provided care during referral may also be required to submit a CA-20 for their portion of the treatment.
The Attending Physician's Report captures the medical information needed to process a workers' compensation claim:
After completing the form, the physician submits it directly to the OWCP claims office handling the case. A copy should be retained in the physician's records. The employee does not submit the CA-20 directly. Timely and accurate submission is important for prompt claim processing and uninterrupted benefit payments.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | CA-20 Form |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 45 sec |
| Issuing Agency | U.S. Department of Labor (OWCP) |
| Who Completes It | Attending physician |
| Other names | attending physician report, ca20 pdf, attending report, labor ca 20 |
