To our valued patients: As you may be aware, the federal government officially entered a shutdown effective 12:00 midnight EST on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. We understand this news may be concerning, especially for those receiving benefits under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA), as well as those currently in the claim … Read more
If you’ve been approved for a White Card under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA), you may have heard about something called an impairment rating. While the term may sound clinical or vague, the reality is that this rating could have a real impact on the financial compensation you receive from the … Read more
When the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 2000, it initially produced uncertainty and adoption of the program was slow. Though the EEOICPA offered free benefits to nuclear workers, many originally believed it would only provide those benefits for just a few years. In … Read more
To All Giving Stakeholders – Employees, Caregivers, and, most importantly, Our Patients: We hope this message finds you well. There is a significant amount of recent news coverage andconversations concerning the possibility of a government shutdown this weekend, including discussions concerning how a shutdown may impact the EEOICPA Program (Energy Program). Our goal with this … Read more
The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) was enacted in 2000 to provide compensation and medical benefits to workers who became ill due to exposure to hazardous substances while working for the Department of Energy (DOE) or its contractors or subcontractors.  Why It Started The EEOICPA was initiated to address the health risks … Read more
