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Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act of 1952 NFIA

Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act (NFIA) of 1952 is a federal act that extends the benefits of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) to civilians working for the US military.

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Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act of 1952 NFIA

Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act (NFIA) of 1952 is a federal act that extends the benefits of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) to civilians working for the US military.

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As a result, the Act essentially provides no-fault workers compensation benefits to this employee segment.

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