Firefighters and EEOICPA – National Fire Fighter Registry
Under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA), causation for medical conditions is largely determined based on job function and time on the
Category: EEOICPA Questions
Request for New/Replacement “White Cards”
A frequent question I receive is How do I request a new or replacement Medical Benefits ID, insurance card, or the “White Card”? First, to
State of the EEOICPA Claims Process – March 2023
… there is no more important time for workers, former workers, or surviving family who are navigating the EEOICPA Claims Process to have a professional
EEOICPA Cancer Claims – Dose Reconstruction and NIOSH Process
Unraveling the mysteries of the EEOICPA claim process when a worker files a claim for cancer(s) that do not meet Special Exposure Cohort criteria. If
What Benefits Am I Eligible for if Approved for Metastatic Cancer
For SEC claims where an award has been made for a metastatic bone, metastatic kidney or metastatic lung cancer, the claimant is awarded compensation and
Presumptive Causation Part 1: SEC Cancer Claims
I frequently receive questions requesting additional background on how claims for various cancers are adjudicated, and “why and where” Special Exposure Cohort rules apply. Fundamentally,
EEOICPA – Home Care Providers – Choosing Whom to Work With
From conversations I have had over the years with clients, and in working with representatives from the major Home Care Providers, I’ve developed a set
State of the EEOICPA Claims Process – January 2022
… there is no more important time for workers, former workers, or surviving family who are navigating the EEOICPA Claims Process to have a professional
EEOICPA Policy Change – Survivor Benefits When Worker Passes
Part E of the EEOICPA allows an eligible Spouse (or eligible Surviving Child) to file a claim for Survivor Benefits when a worker passes and
Can You File on Behalf of a Deceased Worker as a Widow/Widower or Child?
Have you wondered if you can apply for EEOICPA benefits on behalf of a deceased spouse or parent? A claim by a surviving family member