DEEOIC Webinar Series:
A look at the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA)
March 30, 2022
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EDT
Overview
The Energy Workers’ Compensation Program is partnering with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to host a webinar discussing the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, the upcoming expiration/sunset, and the potential impact to the Energy Workers’ Compensation Program.
Moderators will discuss:
- What is RECA?
- Coverage for Uranium Miners/Millers/Transporters
- RECA claims – The path from DOJ to DOL
- Sunset and filing details
Moderators/Presenters
- Lori Beg, Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice
- Shire Kirkpatrick, Claims Examiner Specialist, U.S. Department of Labor
The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act provides lump-sum compensation and medical benefits to current and former nuclear weapons workers whose illness is a result of working in the nuclear weapons industry. Survivors of qualified workers may also be entitled to benefits. Covered illnesses include radiation-induced cancer, chronic beryllium disease, beryllium sensitivity, chronic silicosis, or any illness due to exposure to toxic substances.
Questions
We will be conducting the webinar using WebEx. You will receive details on accessing this webinar as we get closer to the program.
If you have any questions on logistics or using WebEx, please contact our logistics manager, Annette Summers at Email: deeoic@thegateam.com Phone: 202-547-6340.