What Is the Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and the Defense Base Act?
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Date15 Feb 2023
Federal and state workers’ compensation programs provide coverage to employees who have sustained work-related injuries or illnesses. Defense Base Act coverage is a type of workers’ compensation coverage typically required for all public works contracts performed overseas unless the Secretary... Read More →
Calculating Benefits under the Defense Base Act
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Date08 Feb 2023
Those who worked overseas as a defense or civilian contractor for the United States government or under a government contract were likely exposed to hazards that many servicemembers encounter. However, unlike servicemembers, civilian contractors do not have access to VA... Read More →
Which Employers Must Have DBA Insurance?
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Date31 Jan 2023
The main goal of the Defense Base Act (DBA) is to cover qualifying workers on military bases outside of the United States. Its primary purpose is to provide compensation for injuries, disabilities, or death to persons employed under a contract... Read More →
“Costs of War” Project Reveals Government Contractors Did Not Receive Compensation for Injuries
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Date26 Jan 2023
The Defense Base Act (DBA) provides workers’ compensation benefits to civilian employees working abroad on U.S. military bases or under a U.S. government contract for national defense. Under the Act, qualifying employers must acquire DBA coverage for their foreign national... Read More →
What Happens if I am Injured While Working Overseas?
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Date21 Jan 2023
There are various benefits of working as a civilian contractor overseas for the United States government, such as high compensation, good benefits, and marketability. However, like any other job, especially one overseas in potentially volatile areas, it brings additional challenges... Read More →
Four Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a DBA Claim
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Date11 Jan 2023
The U.S. government and military rely heavily on civilian defense contractors. According to a recent report, nearly 53,000 U.S. contractors were in the Middle East in 2019, compared with 35,000 U.S. troops. Civilian defense contractors often face the same risks... Read More →
How to Win a DBA Claim
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Date18 Dec 2022
Winning a Defense Base Act (DBA) claim requires a comprehensive understanding of the substantive, procedural, and evidentiary rules that govern the DBA claims process. The Defense Base Act (DBA) is an offshoot of the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.... Read More →
Defense Base Act Appeals
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Date11 Dec 2022
The time following an overseas injury can be stressful for workers and their loved ones. Although the Defense Base Act (DBA) provides workers’ compensation benefits to qualifying overseas military and U.S. government contractors, these claims are rarely straightforward. Employers and... Read More →
What to Do After a Disputed DBA Claim
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Date30 Nov 2022
Civilian contractors working for the U.S. government or on a military base have certain workers’ compensation protections under the Defense Base Act (DBA). While some exceptions exist, these benefits apply to citizens and foreign workers. However, these protections are not... Read More →
Do You Need to Be a U.S. Citizen to Qualify for DBA Benefits?
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Date25 Nov 2022
The United States military maintains bases, embassies, and other installations in many parts of the world. In addition to U.S. military personnel and U.S. civilian contractors, these bases also employ foreign workers. According to the Department of Labor (DOL), qualifying... Read More →