Form LS-513 Report of Payments

What Is Form LS-513?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs on January 1, 2014 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form LS-513?
A: Form LS-513 is a report used to document payments made for labor and services under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) and its extensions.

Q: Who needs to file Form LS-513?
A: Employers who make payments for labor and services covered under the LHWCA are required to file Form LS-513.

Q: What type of payments should be reported on Form LS-513?
A: Form LS-513 should be used to report payments made for compensation, medical benefits, funeral expenses, and legal services related to work-related injuries or death.

Q: When should Form LS-513 be filed?
A: Form LS-513 should be filed quarterly, within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter.

Q: What are the consequences of not filing Form LS-513?
A: Failure to file Form LS-513 or providing false information on the form may result in penalties or criminal prosecution.

Q: Is Form LS-513 the only form that needs to be filed under the LHWCA?
A: No, there are other forms that may need to be filed depending on the circumstances, such as Form LS-200 for the initial report of injury or Form LS-206 for the payment of compensation.