A civilian technician employed by a United States government contractor is injured while working on an overseas military base. Benefits are provided under:
Explanation
The Defense Base Act extends the Longshore benefit system to civilian employees of United States contractors working overseas, including on military bases and on public works projects. The Jones Act reaches seamen and the Federal Employers Liability Act reaches railroad workers, so neither fits a technician on a base. A group health plan might pay medical bills but owes no indemnity or survivor benefits.
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