DEEOIC Webinar Series:
Learn About the Site Exposure Matrix Database
January 29, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET
Overview
The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP), Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC), invites you to an information session on the Site Exposure Matrices (SEM) database, highlighting its important role in adjudicating claims filed under Part E of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). The webinar will culminate with a dedicated Q&A session, where audience questions will be addressed. While we will try our best to answer all questions during the allotted timeframe, depending on the nature and complexity of the question we may need to answer some questions after the webinar. If applicable, an email with a link to the questions and answers will be sent to all registered participants once it is available. Feel free to submit questions prior to the webinar at the email below or participate in the live Q&A during the webinar.
Presenter will discuss:
- Overview of the Part E Claim Adjudication Process
- Purpose and Function of the SEM
- Integration of the SEM in the Claim Adjudication Process
- Demonstration and Practical Application of the SEM
Discussion led by:
- David Reinhart, DEEOIC Policy Analyst
- John Vance, DEEOIC Policy Branch Chief
Register by January 29, 2025, 12:00pm, to join this critical discussion. Participants may submit questions ahead of time to DEEOIC-Outreach@dol.gov or submit their question online during the webinar presentation.
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, Torrie Nickerson at Email: deeoic@thegateam.com Phone: 202-547-6340.