Here is good overseas info...

[pacificdiver]

If you are employed by a company under contract with the United States government outside the U.S., and are injured at work, you have the right to benefits under U.S. law. More specifically you would be entitled to benefits under the Defense Base Act. This law protects ALL injured employees, regardless of their citizenship or nationality. You must notify your employer immediately of an injury or accident and a claim must be filed within one year with the U.S. Department of Labor. Under the law you will be entitled to select your doctor and you may be entitled to wage compensation if unable or restricted to work

www.injuredoverseas.com

[Megga Watt]

If you are employed by a company under contract with the United States government outside the U.S., and are injured at work, you have the right to benefits under U.S. law. More specifically you would be entitled to benefits under the Defense Base Act. This law protects ALL injured employees, regardless of their citizenship or nationality. You must notify your employer immediately of an injury or accident and a claim must be filed within one year with the U.S. Department of Labor. Under the law you will be entitled to select your doctor and you may be entitled to wage compensation if unable or restricted to work

www.injuredoverseas.com (http://www.injuredoverseas.com)

Wow, excellent advise. I have been around a long time and never knew that. Thank god I never had to use it. But will keep it in mind should someone I know need it.
Thanks for the info.:cheers

[Justus]

It's not just for US citizens either. We had a few TCNs and LNs get killed here in Iraq working for the same company I used to work for and their families received the DBA benefits.

Here are a couple more links for more information:

http://defensebaseact.com/dbabenefits.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/esa/owcp/dlhwc/ExplainingDBA.pdf

[mattsindian]

Brother n Sister Rats,

Any NEW overseas contractors if u havent read it by now, b sure and carefully read ( or have an attorney) read your Elected insurance benefits B4 u Sign the dotted line on some of these contracts. I know KBR and LSI had insurance that didnt cover us until we were actully physically in the country of work and not the plane flight in the combat zone had it ever gotten shot down out of the sky. THINGS U SHOULD KNOW!!!:2cents

[Longrider]

Brother n Sister Rats,

Any NEW overseas contractors if u havent read it by now, b sure and carefully read ( or have an attorney) read your Elected insurance benefits B4 u Sign the dotted line on some of these contracts. I know KBR and LSI had insurance that didnt cover us until we were actully physically in the country of work and not the plane flight in the combat zone had it ever gotten shot down out of the sky. THINGS U SHOULD KNOW!!!:2cents

I was just at the KBR processing circus in Houston and a new insurance company (new to me anyway) is there providing coverage with no war clauses and very reasonable rates. The company is called AFBA or 5 Star Life Insurance Company. Looks pretty good to me. Lots of guys were sighning up for it. The company also said they cover clients from 'wheels up'.

[pacificdiver]

I was just at the KBR processing circus in Houston and a new insurance company (new to me anyway) is there providing coverage with no war clauses and very reasonable rates. The company is called AFBA or 5 Star Life Insurance Company. Looks pretty good to me. Lots of guys were sighning up for it. The company also said they cover clients from 'wheels up'.

You going out with KBR and picking up the tab???

[Javabear]

You going out with KBR and picking up the tab???

If I remember correctly it's supplemental to the KBR insurance. It's been awhile since I worked for them though and I ain't going back.

[HeadRat]

If you are employed by a company under contract with the United States government outside the U.S., and are injured at work, you have the right to benefits under U.S. law. More specifically you would be entitled to benefits under the Defense Base Act. This law protects ALL injured employees, regardless of their citizenship or nationality. You must notify your employer immediately of an injury or accident and a claim must be filed within one year with the U.S. Department of Labor. Under the law you will be entitled to select your doctor and you may be entitled to wage compensation if unable or restricted to work

www.injuredoverseas.com

Thats great information to have. Thank you for sharing it with the group.

[mexfishguide]

I realize time changes all things! A few years ago, I was hurt pretty bad on the job, while working overseas. I was sent home for treatment, and had workers compensation out of the state where the company I signed with, had their main office. Medical care and weekly pay.
I guess you fellows get tired of me harping about get it in writting before you leave. If there is some thing in the contract you do not understand, are have questions about, do not sign until it is straghtened out!
No way should you sign a contract with out 100% health care, & accident coverage, including air evac. paid by the company. If you have a family at home to cover, you will have to pay part of that but not on yourself.These firms will take advantage of you if you allow it, stand up for hells sake.
My self, I have sent back a lot of contracts because I did not agree with what it said. When your 1/2 way around the world in some shithole third world country, is not the time to begin - I should have done this are that. Try not to let the excitment of a new job and a new place, cloud your mind!!!!!!:rockwoot:

Take Care!!!!

Mexfish.:cheers

[Longrider]

If I remember correctly it's supplemental to the KBR insurance. It's been awhile since I worked for them though and I ain't going back.

Yes, it is supplemental to KBR's insurance. And yes, I may be going back with KBR because I am out of work at the moment, and a pay check is still attractive. I have been with other companies over in Iraq, Afghan and Kuwait but I have been stabbed in the back at two of them by former KBR logistic types that were previously on the Kosovo gravy train. As I said before, KBR is still recruiting their managers from a shrinking and contaminated pool of talent (or lack of it) and trust me that I will jump ship if a better offer comes along. In the meantime, a paycheck is still attractive and the bills keep on coming.