Apr 8, 2022 | Defense Base Act
Did you know that the US saw 168,110 Defense Base Act claims In 2021? Civilians employed by the United States military serving a U.S. military post overseas are covered under the Defense Base Act (DBA). This provides them with benefits and protection in the...
Apr 1, 2022 | Defense Base Act
Depending on the complexity of a case, DBA claims can take anywhere from less than six months to more than a year to get through. Much of this depends on how you, the insurance company, and your employer individually choose to handle the claims process. With the...
Mar 25, 2022 | Defense Base Act
Are you wondering how Defense Base Act (DBA) waivers work? The Defense Base Act is a law that provides medical benefits and disability compensations to employees working in U.S. embassies and military bases. Eligible survivors of workers dying in the line of duty also...
Mar 18, 2022 | Defense Base Act, Workers' Comp
Many people work abroad on behalf of the Department of Defense or the Department of State, but don’t have a military affiliation. The Defense Base Act is a part of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and provides important medical coverage...
Mar 11, 2022 | Defense Base Act
Nearly every state in the US has mandated some form of workers’ compensation coverage by businesses for their employees. Both the military and the federal government also provide workers’ compensation benefits to employees. But there’s an unusual...
Mar 4, 2022 | Defense Base Act
Have you ever heard of the Defense Base Act? It was founded in 1941 to provide coverage for civilians employed at overseas United States defense bases. Injured employees could receive compensation and medical treatment if they got injured in the course and scope of...
