Assistance & Care for EEOICPA & RECA Beneficiaries
United Energy Workers Healthcare offers free home health services to former Kentucky energy workers. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care to retired Department of Energy employees with no out-of-pocket expense. Our services include in-home nursing, physical therapy, personal assistance, and other healthcare needs. Our case management team is available to assist with care coordination and filing claims.
UEW Health is dedicated to supporting Kentucky energy workers by providing them with the care they require. Our caring and competent team acknowledges the challenges that former workers have faced and is committed to assisting them in accessing the benefits they need without any additional stress.
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with an illness related to their job in the energy industry, please reach out to us for further information about our services and potential assistance we can provide.
In-Home Healthcare for Kentucky DOE Workers
Qualified individuals in Kentucky can receive free home health care, which includes specialized care for elderly workers exposed to radiation. We will collaborate with you and your family to develop a personalized plan that addresses all of your concerns. Our case management professionals can arrange the specific care that 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
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 Kentucky Facilities
Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant
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.
BRIGHTMORE HOME CARE OF KENTUCKY
Kentucky
3565 Lone Oak Rod, Ste 4
Paducah, KY 42003
P: 270-709-3145
F: 270-709-3184
BRIGHTMORE HOME CARE OF KENTUCKY
Kentucky
64 Plaza Dr
South Shore, KY 41175
P: 606-498-4151
F: 606-498-4178
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.