Dear Four Corners Residents:
We are proud to announce that the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) has officially been revived, expanded, and extended through December 31, 2028, as part of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” This legislative package change brings new compensation and healthcare benefit opportunities to individuals and families impacted by radiation exposure caused by U.S. uranium mining operations, fallout from nuclear testing, and remediation efforts associated with the cleanup of various Manhattan Project-related sites across the country.
Originally passed in 1990 and broadened in 2000, RECA was created to provide lump sum compensation payments, in-home care, durable medical equipment, and other healthcare benefits to individuals who participated in on-site atomic weapons testing or worked as a uranium miller, miner, or ore transporter between 1942 and 1971. Under the previous guidelines, RECA granted over $2.6 billion in benefits before being phased out for any new claimants in June 2024.
Effective July 3, 2025, RECA is now reauthorized and more inclusive than ever, including:
- Expansion of eligibility to individuals who worked as a uranium miller or miner, core driller, or ore transporter between 1971 and 1990
- Increase of lump-sum compensation amounts, with many claimants now eligible for up to $100,000 in compensation benefits
- Expansion of eligibility to new geographic areas, including impacted communities in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri
- Extension of these new changes and benefits through December 31, 2028
This new law can help you receive the benefits, compensation, and peace of mind you deserve. If you may now be eligible under these new changes or just have questions about the newly expanded RECA, our experienced team at Giving Home Health Care is ready to guide you every step of the way.
Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation to see if you qualify.