Qualification
Understanding White Card Benefits
If a claim is filed under EEOICPA and the patient is awarded benefits, they will receive a White Card. This card functions similarly to a standard insurance card, though patients will not have a copay or deductible. A White Card offers a variety of medical benefits related to the patient’s covered condition, including in-home care.
White Card Coverage
The following items are covered by a White Card.
- Doctor’s Appointments
- Medications Prescribed By A Physician
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Home Or Car Modifications
- Chiropractic Treatment
- Acupuncture Treatment
- Psychiatric Treatment
EEOICPA Eligibility Requirements
- Be a current or former employee of the Department of Energy or its contractors/subcontractors
- Be suffering from chronic medical illnesses that developed after working at a facility of the Department of Energy or its contractors/subcontractors
- Determined to be a member of the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC)
RECA Eligibility Requirements
The U.S. Department of Justice provides compensation and benefits for the following:
- Downwinders
- Onsite Participants
- Uranium Millers
- Uranium Miners
- Ore Transporters
How to obtain a White Card?
The claim filing process for a White Card is grueling, but the Giving Home team is here to provide guidance and support. We are also able to assist those who have been previously denied a White Card. It is our commitment to ensure patients receive the full scale of benefits and compensation available for their condition.
There are a variety of factors that affect patient eligibility for EEOICPA and the issuance of a White Card, which is why we partner with Authorized Representatives from the Department of Labor. These representatives are experts in filing claims for EEOICPA and RECA, and they are ready to help patients and their loved ones every step of the way.
Giving Home can assist with previously denied EEOICPA or RECA claims by reviewing the denial reasons, gathering additional supporting evidence, and guiding you through the appeal process, in consultation with you, your Authorized Representative, and your physician. Their expertise helps improve the chances of a successful appeal and obtaining deserved benefits.
Eligibility for the White Card provided by Giving Home can be determined by assessing your work history at covered facilities and any related medical conditions and the time periods that potential exposures occurred. The White Card is available to eligible individuals under the EEOICPA and covers necessary medical services.
The EEOICPA White Card covers a wide range of medical services, including doctor visits, hospital care, prescription medications, home health care, home medical equipment, and other treatments required for conditions linked to radiation and other toxic exposures. It ensures comprehensive healthcare support for eligible individuals.
To qualify for EEOICPA and RECA benefits that can be coordinated by Giving Home, individuals must have worked in specific nuclear weapons production or testing facilities during specified times and developed illnesses related to radiation and other toxic exposures. This includes cancers and chronic conditions caused by radiation, beryllium, silica or other toxic exposures.
The application process for a White Card through Giving Home involves gathering documentation of your work history and medical condition, completing the necessary forms, and submitting them for review. Giving Home provides assistance throughout the application process to ensure all requirements are met, in consultation with you, your Authorized Representative, and your physician.