Assistance & Care for EEOICPA & RECA Beneficiaries
United Energy Workers Healthcare offers free home health services to retired energy workers from Virginia. We are committed to delivering exceptional care and services to former Department of Energy workers, which includes in-home nursing, physical therapy, personal assistance, and other related services. Our case management team can assist you with coordinating your care and filing your claim.
At UEW Health, we acknowledge the challenges faced by past employees. Our team of skilled and caring professionals is dedicated to providing healthcare services to energy workers in Virginia. We also aim to streamline the process of obtaining essential benefits and reduce any additional burden on them.
If you or someone you care about developed an occupational disease as a result of working in the energy industry, please contact us now for additional information about our services and how we can provide assistance.
In-Home Healthcare for Virginia DOE Workers
Qualified individuals in Virginia can receive free home health care, which includes specialized care for elderly workers exposed to radiation. We will work with you and your family to create a personalized plan that addresses all of your concerns. Our case management specialists can assist in coordinating 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 Virginia Facilities
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
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
Virginia
101 Paulette Circle
Suite B
Lynchburg, VA 24502
P: 434-845-1500
F: 434-832-1111
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.