# 20 CFR § 30.15: May EEOICPA benefits be assigned, transferred or garnished?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.15

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 CFR § 30.15
- **Heading:** May EEOICPA benefits be assigned, transferred or garnished?
- **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 C—ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM ACT OF 2000 > PART 30—CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM ACT OF 2000, AS AMENDED > Subpart A—General Provisions > Rights and Penalties

## Text

(a) Pursuant to section 7385f(a) of the Act, no claim for EEOICPA benefits may be assigned or transferred.
(b) Provisions of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 659) and regulations issued by the Office of Personnel Management at 5 CFR part 581 permit the garnishment of payments of EEOICPA monetary benefits to collect overdue alimony and child support. A request to garnish a payment for either of these purposes should be submitted to the district office that is handling the EEOICPA claim, and must be accompanied by a copy of the pertinent state agency or court order.

## Nearby sections

- [20 CFR § 30.0 § 30.0 What are the provisions of EEOICPA, in general?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.0.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.1 § 30.1 What rules govern the administration of EEOICPA and this chapter?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.1.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.2 § 30.2 In general, how have the tasks associated with the administration of EEOICPA claims process been assigned?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.2.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.3 § 30.3 What do these regulations contain?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.3.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.5 § 30.5 What are the definitions used in this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.5.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.10 § 30.10 Are all OWCP records relating to claims filed under EEOICPA considered confidential?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.10.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.11 § 30.11 Who maintains custody and control of claim records?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.11.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.12 § 30.12 What process is used by a person who wants to obtain copies of or amend EEOICPA claim records?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.12.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.15 § 30.15 May EEOICPA benefits be assigned, transferred or garnished?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.15.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.16 § 30.16 What penalties may be imposed in connection with a claim under the Act?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.16.md)
- [20 CFR § 30.17 § 30.17 Is a beneficiary who defrauds the government in connection with a claim for EEOICPA benefits still entitled to those benefits?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-20-30.17.md)

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