Assistance & Care for EEOICPA & RECA Beneficiaries
United Energy Workers Healthcare offers high-quality home health services free of charge to former energy workers in Connecticut. Our mission is to provide exceptional care and services to former Department of Energy workers, including in-home nursing, personal assistance, physical therapy, and other services at no cost. Our team of case managers is available to help with care coordination and claims filing.
At UEW Health, we recognize the difficulties faced by former employees. Our team of skilled and empathetic professionals is dedicated to aiding Connecticut energy workers in receiving proper medical attention and securing essential benefits without any additional strain.
If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with an occupational disease from working in the energy industry, please reach out to us to learn about our services and how we can potentially assist you.
In-Home Healthcare for Connecticut DOE Workers
If you are eligible, you can receive free home health care in Connecticut, which includes specialized care for elderly workers exposed to radiation. We will collaborate with you and your family to create a personalized plan that addresses all your needs. Our case management experts can organize and manage the specific care you require.
Nursing & In-Home Care
We provide in-home nursing and personal care services for EEOICPA & RECA beneficiaries. Compassionate care and assistance are important for seniors to retain independence and comfort.
Therapeutic Services
We provide individualized therapeutic services to alleviate the challenges of living with your illness. We offer a range of services including physical therapy, speech, occupational, and respiratory therapy.
Supplemental Assistance
In addition to in-home medical services and therapy, UEW also provides patients with non-medical services, such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, and housekeeping.
Case Management & Filing Assistance
Although the process might seem overwhelming, filing a claim is not as hard as it may sound. Our professional staff can help guide you through the process of filing your claim so you can receive the compensation you deserve.
Who Qualifies for EEOICPA & RECA?
The EEOICPA & RECA compensate energy workers who were employed by the Department of Energy after 1941 and became ill as a result of exposure to harmful chemicals at work. Possible beneficiaries include current employees, former employees, contractors, and subcontractors.
A claimant 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.
Covered Connecticut Facilities
Anaconda Co., 1942, 1956-1959, Waterbury
Bridgeport Brass Co, Havens Lab, 1950, 1952-1962, Bridgeport
Combustion Engineering, 1965-2009, Windsor
Connecticut Aircraft Nuclear Engine Laboratory (CANEL), 1958-1966, Middletown
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
Department of Labor White Card Insurance
Eligible recipients of EEOICPA & RECA will receive “white card” to help access their medical benefits.
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.