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The United States Department of Labor (DOL) administers the Energy Employee Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA), a program designed to assist individuals who developed illnesses as a result of their work in the nuclear weapons industry during the Cold War era.
Who Qualifies for EEOICPA?
EEOICPA provides benefits to a variety of individuals, including:
Nuclear weapons workers
Uranium miners
Millers
Haulers
What Benefits Does EEOICPA Provide?
EEOICPA provides a number of benefits to eligible individuals, including:
Compensation for medical expenses
Lost wages
Death benefits
How to Apply for EEOICPA Benefits
To apply for EEOICPA benefits, you must submit a claim form to the DOL. You can find the claim form on the DOL website.
PROGRAM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND FORMS
U.S. Department of Energy Site Worker Employee’s Claim Form – Click Here
U.S. Department of Justice Uranium Miner Claim Form – Click Here
U.S. Department of Justice Uranium Mill Employee Claim Form – Click Here
U.S. Department of Justice Uranium Ore Transporters Claim Form – Click Here
In addition to filing a RECA claim, uranium miners, millers, and haulers who developed certain illnesses as a result of their work may also be eligible for benefits under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). To apply for EEOICPA benefits, you must submit a claim form to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Contact us to receive help or direction in making your application. It doesn’t need to be a difficult process.
Additionally you may find some of these links helpful.
EEOICPA General Information from the Department of Labor – Click Here
Questions and answers about EEOICPA from the department of labor – Click Here
EEOICPA list of general benefits under part B and part E from the Department of Labor – Click Here
RECA general information from the Department of Justice – Click Here