Defense Base Act Eligibility for Contractors

Overseas employees must meet at least one of several eligibility requirements to qualify for DBA insurance coverage. These eligibility criteria include the following:

1. The employee works overseas for a U.S. government agency on a war- or national defense-related public works contract
2. The employee works outside of the U.S. for a private employer on a U.S. military base or other land used for military purposes by the U.S.
3. The employee works overseas for an organization providing moral and welfare services to active military members, such as the United Services Organizations or the American Red Cross
4. The employee works outside of the U.S. under a contract funded and approved by the U.S. government