No-Cost Healthcare for Sutton, Steele and Steele Co. Workers
United Energy Workers (UEW) welcomes former employees of the Sutton, Steele and Steele Co. seeking information on the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). We understand the complexities surrounding compensation and health benefits, and we’re here to help you navigate this crucial journey. Our resources aim to empower you with the knowledge needed to access the benefits you deserve. At UEW, we’re dedicated to supporting you and ensuring your voice is heard. Let us stand by your side as you take steps toward securing your health and future.
United Energy Workers Healthcare specializes in providing no-cost in-home healthcare services to eligible former energy workers covered by the EEOICPA. We go above and beyond by offering assistance with claim filing, paperwork, and guiding individuals through the process.
DoE Compensation for Energy Workers
Who is Eligible for EEOICPA?
You might qualify for compensation and health benefits under the EEOICPA if
- You worked at the Sutton, Steele and Steele Co. as a Department of Energy employee (or preceding agencies), DoE contractor, or subcontractor
- You worked at between 1951; 1959
- You worked within the parameters established for one or more other classes of employees in the Special Exposure Cohort for at least 250 days
- You have been diagnosed with one of the covered illnesses.
What Illnesses Are Covered?
An employee must have sustained one of the following diseases while employed by the DOE, an atomic weapons employer, or a beryllium vendor:
- Specific cancers;
- Chronic silicosis;
- Beryllium sensitivity, or
- Chronic beryllium disease.
How We Help You
United Energy Workers (UEW) provides no-cost in-home healthcare services, allowing you to focus on your health without added expenses. Our knowledgeable team also assists with the filing process for benefits, ensuring you understand each step. We’re committed to making your experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.
We Help You File Your Claim
Our knowledgeable Texas team will sit down with you and go over all the details of your claim. We are able to walk you through the process of submitting a claim either on behalf of yourself or a family member. If a professional advocate is needed, we can direct you toward some recommendations.
No-Cost Healthcare Services
We help Texas residents diagnosed with qualifying illnesses to receive the care and treatment you need. We assist with physical therapy and other healthcare-related needs that can take place in the home. If you or a loved one is afflicted with an occupational disease and are living in the state of Texas, you may qualify for free health care.
Who We Are
United Energy Workers Healthcare is a family-based company, whose heritage began deep in the uranium mines of Blanding, Utah. These deep roots have inspired our family and are the driving force to serve other families that have struggled with similar situations. That personal connection has pushed us to become a national leader in home healthcare.
Who We Serve
Do you have this card?
If you already have this card, then you are already approved to receive no-cost medical benefits! Call us to get started today.
In order to be eligible for EEOICPA/RECA benefits, an individual must have been employed at a covered Department of Energy facility, an approved atomic weapons facility, or at a permitted beryllium vendor. An individual must also have one of the covered conditions as a result of exposure to radiation, beryllium, or silica while employed at an accepted facility. In addition, uranium miners, millers, and ore transporters are eligible for benefits if they develop an illness as a result of exposure to toxic substances (such as radiation, chemicals, solvents, acids, and metals) and worked at a facility covered under RECA. Eligibility requirements vary by location and condition.