Assistance & Care for EEOICPA & RECA Beneficiaries
Our organization, United Energy Workers Healthcare, offers high-quality home health services free of charge to retired energy workers in Indiana. Our mission is to provide exceptional, no-cost healthcare services and support to former Department of Energy workers, including in-home nursing, physical therapy, personal care, and other services. Our case management team is also available to help you coordinate your care and assist with filing your claim.
At UEW Health, we empathize with the difficulties that retired employees have gone through. Our staff members are highly skilled and caring, and they are dedicated to assisting energy workers in Indiana in obtaining the care they require while also ensuring that they obtain the necessary benefits without any additional tension.
If you or someone you care about has developed an occupational disease from working in the energy industry, please reach out to us now to find out about the services we provide and how we could assist you.
In-Home Healthcare for Indiana DOE Workers
Qualified individuals in Indiana can receive free home health care services, which includes specialized care for elderly workers who have been exposed to radiation. We will collaborate with you and your family to create a personalized plan that addresses all your concerns. Our case management specialists will manage the necessary care based on your requirements.
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
Our personalized therapeutic services can assist you in managing your illness. We offer a variety of services, such as physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, 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 Indiana Facilities
Joslyn Manufacturing and Supply Co.
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.
UNITED ENERGY WORKERS HEALTHCARE
Indiana
325 Walnut Steet
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
P: 812-577-0774
F: 812-577-3067
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.