Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
Understanding Compensation, Benefits, & Eligibility
Created to protect the interests of former or current employees who contracted certain types of cancer as a result of exposure to aboveground radiation or exposure to uranium mines. RECA provides lump sum compensation and benefits to Onsite Participants, Uranium Millers, Miners, Ore Transporters, and Core Drillers.
Thanks to new federal legislation, RECA has been revived and expanded to include extended work years and roles, additional compensation and benefits, and even new geographic areas.
If you were previously denied or ineligible for RECA, we’re here to help. Let our experienced team help you revisit your case, file a new claim, or simply get the answers you deserve.
Qualification Requirements
Section 5 of RECA outlines the employment types available for claim filing.
- Section 5 Includes:
- Uranium Millers
- Uranium Miners
- Ore Transporters
- Core Drillers
If you received a lump-sum award under RECA Section 5, you may also be eligible for additional compensation under EEOICPA — including a $50,000 payment and medical benefits through Part B, and up to $250,000 through Part E based on your impairment rating and wage-loss determinations.
Compensation & Benefits
RECA provides lump sum compensation to those who contracted specific diseases and were employed in covered occupations.
- Up to $100,000 for Uranium workers
- Up to $100,000 for Onsite Participants who were present during atomic weapons tests
Learn more about the July 2025 RECA Update regarding the recent extension of the program.
Determining Eligibility for Benefits
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Accessing Compensation & Benefits
The process for filing claims as an energy worker or on behalf of an energy worker is daunting and complex. A case file must be compiled that contains evidence of employment, a diagnosed medical condition, and causation for that medical condition. Causation must link the employee to an exposure that led to the medical condition.
At Giving Home, we are here to help every step of the way. We will put you in touch with Authorized Representatives who will help you gain access to the program by assisting you with claim filing.
