Home Health Care for Federal Employees Covered by OWCP
If you are a federal employee whose injury or illness is covered by the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), you may be entitled to home health services prescribed by your physician and authorized through your claim.
Alara Home Care provides skilled nursing, therapy, and home health aide services to eligible federal workers throughout Southern Nevada.
When medically necessary, care can be delivered in your home, helping you recover safely, maintain independence, and avoid unnecessary trips to clinics or hospitals.
What Is OWCP?
The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) administers benefits for federal employees who experience work-related injuries or illnesses.
Covered federal employees may include:
United States Postal Service employees
Department of Veterans Affairs employees
Federal law enforcement officers
Transportation Security Administration employees
Department of Defense civilian employees
Federal administrative and support staff
Other federal workers covered under FECA
When approved by OWCP and prescribed by your physician, home health services may be covered at no out-of-pocket cost.
What Home Health Services May Be Covered?
Depending on your medical condition and authorization, OWCP may cover:
Skilled Nursing
Registered nurses provide clinical care in the home, including:
Medication management
Disease education
Wound care
Post-surgical recovery support
Assessment and monitoring of changing conditions
Physical Therapy
Physical therapists help improve:
Strength
Mobility
Balance
Endurance
Functional independence
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists help patients safely perform daily activities and adapt to physical limitations following injury or illness.
Home Health Aide Services
Home health aides assist with activities of daily living such as:
Bathing
Dressing
Grooming
Mobility assistance
Personal care needs