The EEOICPA was passed in 2000. It provides compensation to workers who became ill as a result of their employment manufacturing nuclear weapons in the USA, as well as their spouses, children, and grandchildren. Elk River Reactor EEOICPA coverage is available for qualified former Workers and their families.
Are you eligible for compensation? If you or a family member worked at this or another DOE facility and became ill, you may be entitled to compensation of up to $400K plus medical benefits. Call EEOICPA Counsel Hugh Stephens at 1-855-548-4494 or fill out our free claim evaluation, We can help even if you’ve already filed, even if your claim was denied!
Here, we have compiled publicly available information and documentation about the facilities covered by the Act to clarify how their activities relate to the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.
Elk River Reactor
Also Known As: Elk River Facility, United Power Association
State: Minnesota
Location: Elk River
Time Period: 1962-1968
Facility Type: Department of Energy
Facility Description: The Elk River Reactor was constructed by the AEC as part of its power reactor demonstration program. The Rural Cooperative Power Association received a contract for the dismantling of the reactor and the removal of all detectable reactor radioactivity when operations ceased.
Listing:
Elk River Reactor is listed as a Department of Energy (DOE) site under the EEOICPA.
Compensation:
As of 03/292015, the total compensation paid under Parts B and E of the EEOICPA, including medical compensation, for workers suffering from the effects of having worked at the Elk River Reactor is $275,000.
Elk River Reactor Workers:
If you or your parent worked at this or any other DOE or AWE facility and became ill, you may be entitled to compensation of up to $400K plus medical benefits from the US Department of Labor. Call EEOICPA Counsel Hugh Stephens at 1-855-EEOICPA (336-4272) or fill out the form to the right, whether or not you have already filed a claim and even if your claim has been accepted or denied.
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