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On October 28, 2004, the President signed into law an
amendment that replaces Part D of the
Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA)
with a new program called Part E. The amendment gives the Department
of Labor (DOL) the responsibility for administering this new program.
The amendment grants covered employees a federal
payment based on the level of impairment and/or wage loss if they develop an
occupational illness as a result of exposure to toxic substances at a
Department of Energy (DOE) facility. Medical benefits will also be
available to qualifying employees for treatment and care of the accepted
occupational illness. Eligible survivors may receive federal
compensation, if the employee’s death was caused or contributed to by the
covered occupational illness.
If you
feel you may be eligible for benefits under Part E of the EEOICPA and wish
to file a claim, or find out more about the amendment, please refer to the
resource center jurisdictional map to locate
the resource center nearest you.
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