Frequently asked questions

What can I file for?

What can I file for?

Any disease can be claimed and be potentially approved. 

Is my work location an approved facility?

Is my work location an approved facility?

See the list on the Part E - Non Cancer page for approved energy worksites.

Does it count if I worked for Los Alamos County, and not the Lab?

Does it count if I worked for Los Alamos County, and not the Lab?

You have to work on site with an employee number to qualify as a covered employee.

If I delivered material and supplies to an energy site, can I be approved?

If I delivered material and supplies to an energy site, can I be approved?

Drivers making deliveries onto sites do not qualify if they only delivered material.

How long do claims take?

How long do claims take?

Claims can range from a year to years to adjudicate, sometimes longer, and occasionally sometimes shorter. Patients at the end of life can be expedited through a process at DOL. 

How long is it required to work at a facility to make a claim?

How long is it required to work at a facility to make a claim?

Part B SEC cancers, chronic beryllium disease and chronic silicosis require 250 days for approval.
Part E claims have no minimum work requirement

Can I file a claim if I am currently working at an energy facility?

Can I file a claim if I am currently working at an energy facility?

Yes, this will not affect your employment.

What is the Wage Loss program at EEOICPA?

What is the Wage Loss program at EEOICPA?

Wage loss is approved if you have stopped working due to your covered condition, if wage loss has occurred after diagnosis and income was significantly reduced.
Wage loss is granted for $10,000 - $15,000 per year retroactive to the date of employment loss.

Am I only approved for Medical, do I receive a financial award? 

Am I only approved for Medical, do I receive a financial award? 

After receiving medical approval, we file for an Impairment Evaluation which will determine the amount of financial award received. There is $250,000 available in impairment compensation available.

How is an Authorized Representative paid?

How is an Authorized Representative paid?

After the claimant has received their financial award from DOL they can send in payment via check, cash or credit card to Authorized Rep.

Is my EEOICPA award taxable?

Is my EEOICPA award taxable?

US Code 42 states that your compensation is not taxable.