# 20 CFR § 10.803: What are the time limitations on OWCP's payment of bills?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-10.803

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 CFR § 10.803
- **Heading:** What are the time limitations on OWCP's payment of bills?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 20—Employees' Benefits > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR > SUBCHAPTER B—FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT > PART 10—CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION ACT, AS AMENDED > Subpart I—Information for Medical Providers > Medical Records and Bills

## Text

OWCP will pay providers and reimburse employees promptly for all bills received on an approved form and in a timely manner. However, no bill will be paid for expenses incurred if the bill is submitted more than one year beyond the end of the calendar year in which the expense was incurred or the service or supply was provided, or more than one year beyond the end of the calendar year in which the claim was first accepted as compensable by OWCP, whichever is later.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-10.803. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.