Episode 115: Chris Helms Federal Injury Centers: Navigating OWCP and Protecting Injured Federal Workers
From Hot House with Richie Ray by Big Rich
June 6, 2026 · 55 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges federal employees face when injured on the job and navigating the OWCP system.
This episode of Hot House with Richie Ray takes a hard look at what really happens when federal employees get injured onthe job and why so many end up losing the benefits they’ve earned. Richie sits down with Chris Helms from Federal Injury Centers to break down the reality of the Department of Labor’s OWCP system. From claim denials and delays to misinformation and lack of proper medical guidance, they expose the challenges federal workers face every day. The conversation dives into the biggest mistakes injured employees make, the myths that keep workers from filing claims, and the critical role that knowledgeable doctors and union support play in getting claims approved. Chris also shares why they’ve dedicated themselves to one of the most complex areas of workers’ compensation and how their weekly OWCP training sessions are helping federal employees take control of their cases. If you’re a federal worker, union representative, or anyone trying to understand OWCP, this episode delivers straight answers, real insight, and the tools you need to protect your rights. https://www.federalinjurycenters.com/ https://breakingowcp.com/
People in this episode
Host: Richie Ray
Guest: Chris Helms
Topics covered
- federal workers
- workers' compensation
- OWCP system
- claim denials
- injured employees
- union support
Keywords
- federal injury
- workers' compensation
- claim process
- injured workers
- medical guidance
- union support
- OWCP training
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Federal Injury Centers, Department of Labor, OWCP, Breaking OWCP
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