Assistance & Care for EEOICPA & RECA Beneficiaries
United Energy Workers Healthcare offers free home health services for former New Mexico energy workers. Our goal is to give the best possible care, such as in-home nursing, physical therapy, personal assistance, and other services, to former Department of Energy workers at no cost. Our case management team can help with coordinating care and filing claims.
At UEW Health, we empathize with the challenges faced by former energy industry employees. Our skilled and empathetic team is dedicated to providing New Mexico’s energy workers with comprehensive healthcare services and assisting them in accessing essential benefits without additional stress.
If you or someone you care about has received a diagnosis of an occupational disease resulting from their employment in the energy industry, please get in touch with us to find out about our services and how we could possibly assist you.
In-Home Healthcare for New Mexico DOE Workers
If you’re based in New Mexico and meet the eligibility requirements, you can get free home health care. This offer includes custom care plans designed specifically for aging workers who have been exposed to radiation. Our team will collaborate with you and your loved ones to develop a personalized plan that addresses all of your needs. Our case managers are available to help arrange the specific care services 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 New Mexico Facilities (include but not limited to)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
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
New Mexico
412 S. Pasea De Onate
Suite B
Espanola, New Mexico 87532
P: 505-474-0620
UNITED ENERGY WORKERS HEALTHCARE
New Mexico
1129 N 1st St.
Grants, New Mexico 87020
P: 505-287-5658
UNITED ENERGY WORKERS HEALTHCARE
New Mexico
1 Mile East of Shiprock Bridge
US-64
Shiprock, New Mexico 87420
P: 505-368-2520
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.