Haven Home Health with
Haven Specialized
Home Care
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40+ years of experience in Home Health Care
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Driven by commitment to serve those who have dedicated themselves to critical industries
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Hiring only the best, highly trained professionals to our team
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Dedicated to ensuring each patient receives exceptional tailored care for their lifelong needs
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Preserving honor, dignity, and respect
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Endurance in care, strength in every step
A Bit About Haven
Get to know Haven Specialty Home Care, where we are committed to providing compassionate, specialized care for individuals impacted by long-term occupational exposure. We serve former uranium miners, energy workers, and others who have been affected by hazardous conditions on the job, offering comprehensive care funded through the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). Our team understands the unique health challenges and complex needs associated with prolonged exposure, and we are here to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality care and support in the comfort of their own home.
More on the EEOICPA
1940s-1980s:
The Birth of the American Energy Sector and Health Risks
2000:
Enactment of EEOICPA
2004:
Expansion with EEOICPA Part E
As the U.S. rapidly expanded its energy sector, particularly in nuclear energy and mining, workers in these fields faced exposure to hazardous materials, including uranium, beryllium, and radioactive elements. However, safety standards were limited, and over time, thousands of workers suffered irreversible health effects due to prolonged exposure to these materials.
Recognizing the significant health toll on energy workers, the U.S. Congress passed the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) in 2000. This law aimed to provide compensation and medical benefits to Department of Energy (DOE) employees, contractors, and subcontractors who developed illnesses due to exposure to radiation, beryllium, and other toxic substances while working in the nuclear weapons industry.
The Act also covers certain uranium workers who were part of the Atomic Weapons Employer (AWE) program, as well as other individuals who supported these operations in DOE or AWE facilities.
EEOICPA was further expanded with Part E in 2004 to cover a wider range of occupational illnesses, including conditions resulting from exposure to other hazardous substances, such as chemicals. This amendment extended benefits to surviving family members and provided additional coverage to help support the dependents of workers who had lost their lives due to workplace-related illnesses.
Eligibility and Benefits
Under EEOICPA, eligible workers (or their families) can receive financial compensation, medical coverage for treatment and in-home care, and access to resources for managing their long-term health. A variety of conditions qualify for compensation, including cancers, chronic beryllium disease, asbestosis, and other work-related illnesses.
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Claimants work with a Case Manager to outline their care plans, often in collaboration with physicians, to ensure ongoing medical support tailored to each patient’s needs.
Impact on American Workers
EEOICPA has helped thousands of former energy and atomic workers access life-sustaining medical care, financial relief, and emotional support. The Act has acknowledged the sacrifices made by these workers and aimed to restore dignity and peace of mind for them and their families, addressing conditions that continue to impact their daily lives. The program continues to evolve, with ongoing efforts to ensure more equitable, accessible care for those affected by their work in the energy sector.
