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 prompt fixed compensation and benefits to Downwinders, Onsite Participants, Uranium Millers, Miners, and Ore Transporters.
Qualification Requirements
RECA includes two sections: Section 4 and Section 5, which outline the employment types available for claim filing.
- Section 4 Includes:
- Downwinders
- Onsite Participants
- Section 5 Includes:
- Uranium Millers
- Uranium Miners
- Ore Transporters
It is important to keep in mind that eligibility for RECA may affect eligibility for compensation through EEOICPA. For example, if individuals accept compensation through RECA Section 4, they are not eligible to receive payments through EEOICPA for cancer.
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 $75,000 for Onsite Participants who were present during atomic weapons tests
- Up to $50,000 for Downwinders who were present downwind of the Nevada Test Site
Take a look at the June 2024 RECA Update regarding the continuity of healthcare benefits.
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.
