# 20 C.F.R. § 30.609 (2026): Is a settlement or judgment received as a result of allegations of medical malpractice in treating an illness covered by EEOICPA a recovery that must be reported to OWCP? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_609 ## Section - **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 30.609 (2026) - **Heading:** Is a settlement or judgment received as a result of allegations of medical malpractice in treating an illness covered by EEOICPA a recovery that must be reported to OWCP? - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 20 CFR: Employees' Benefits / Chapter I: OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / Part 30: CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM ACT OF 2000, AS AMENDED / Subpart G: Special Provisions / § 30.609: § 30.609 Is a settlement or judgment received as a result of allegations of medical malpractice in treating an illness covered by EEOICPA a recovery that must be reported to OWCP? ## Text Since an injury caused by medical malpractice in treating an occupational illness or covered illness compensable under EEOICPA is also covered under EEOICPA, any recovery in a suit alleging such an injury is treated as a recovery that must be reported to OWCP. ## Nearby sections - [20 C.F.R. § 30.600 (2026) § 30.600 May a claimant designate a representative?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_600.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 30.601 (2026) § 30.601 Who may serve as a representative?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_601.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 30.602 (2026) § 30.602 Who is responsible for paying the representative's fee?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_602.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 30.603 (2026) § 30.603 Are there any limitations on what the representative may charge the claimant for his or her services?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_603.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 30.605 (2026) § 30.605 What rights does the United States have upon payment of compensation under EEOICPA?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_605.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 30.606 (2026) § 30.606 Under what circumstances must a recovery of money or other property in connection with an illness for which benefits are payable under EEOICPA be reported to OWCP?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_606.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 30.607 (2026) § 30.607 How is a structured settlement (that is, a settlement providing for receipt of funds over a specified period of time) treated for purposes of reporting the recovery?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_607.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 30.608 (2026) § 30.608 How does the United States calculate the amount to which it is subrogated?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_608.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 30.609 (2026) § 30.609 Is a settlement or judgment received as a result of allegations of medical malpractice in treating an illness covered by EEOICPA a recovery that must be reported to OWCP?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_609.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 30.610 (2026) § 30.610 Are payments to a covered Part B employee, a covered Part E employee or an eligible surviving beneficiary as a result of an insurance policy which the employee or eligible surviving beneficiary has purchased a recovery that must be reported to OWCP?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_610.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 30.611 (2026) § 30.611 If a settlement or judgment is received for more than one medical condition, can the amount paid on a single EEOICPA claim be attributed to different conditions for purposes of calculating the amount to which the United States is subrogated?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_611.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 30.615 (2026) § 30.615 What type of tort suits filed against beryllium vendors or atomic weapons employers may disqualify certain claimants from receiving benefits under Part B of EEOICPA?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_615.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 30.616 (2026) § 30.616 What happens if this type of tort suit was filed prior to October 30, 2000?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_616.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 30.617 (2026) § 30.617 What happens if this type of tort suit was filed during the period from October 30, 2000 through December 28, 2001?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_617.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P30_S30_609. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.