No-Cost Healthcare for W.R. Grace Workers
The federal government has a program called EEOICPA which offers compensation to former employees and contractors of the Department of Energy. This compensation is for those who were exposed to dangerous chemicals, toxins, and high levels of radiation. The program covers workers who were employed in the W.R. Grace & Co., Agricultural Chemical Division in Ridgewood, FL. Former workers of the plant who meet certain requirements can receive health benefits and a lump-sum payment through the program.
If you are a former energy worker who qualifies for the EEOICPA, you can receive free in-home healthcare services from United Energy Workers Healthcare. We also offer assistance with paperwork and the claims process to make sure you understand everything involved.
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 W.R. Grace & Co. facility as a Department of Energy employee (or preceding agencies), DoE contractor, or subcontractor
- You worked between 1954-2011
- 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
If you are a Department of Energy worker and have a radiation-related condition or illness, know that you are not alone. UEW can assist you in evaluating your eligibility for benefits and provide the necessary services to manage your condition(s). Contact United Energy Workers Healthcare to learn about the medical benefits under EEOICPA and/or RECA programs that you may be entitled to.
We Help You File Your Claim
Our knowledgeable Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida, 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
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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.