No-Cost Healthcare for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Workers
At United Energy Workers (UEW), we proudly support former Pacific Northwest National Laboratory workers in Richland, WA, as they seek information about the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). Our mission is to provide clear, accessible resources that help you understand your rights and the benefits available to you. We know the importance of your work and the impact it has had on your health. Let us guide you through the complexities of the EEOICPA, ensuring you receive the recognition and compensation you deserve. Together, we can navigate this journey and advocate for your well-being.
At United Energy Workers Healthcare, we offer no-cost in-home healthcare services to former energy workers who qualify under the EEOICPA. Moreover, we are here to provide guidance and assistance throughout the claims process, handling all necessary paperwork and ensuring a thorough comprehension of the entire procedure.
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 the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as a Department of Energy employee (or preceding agencies), DoE contractor, or subcontractor
- You worked at between 2005-present
- 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
At United Energy Workers (UEW), we offer essential support to former Pacific Northwest National Laboratory workers through complimentary in-home healthcare services. Additionally, we guide you through the claims filing process for the EEOICPA, making it easier to access the benefits you deserve. Let us help you navigate these important resources with confidence.
We Help You File Your Claim
Our knowledgeable Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas, 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
Do you have this card?
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.