| DEEOIC Updates for Stakeholders July 14, 2021
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET Register Here The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) invites you to a Stakeholder Update webinar. This is your opportunity to hear from the OWCP Director, Christopher Godfrey, DEEOIC Director, Rachel Pond and Deputy Director, Doug Pennington. They will discuss a number of recent actions and initiatives. The webinar will conclude with answers to your questions. You can submit questions during the webinar or in advance at DEEOIC-Outreach@dol.gov. During the Webinar, updates will include: - Update from OWCP Director Christopher Godfrey
- Pandemic Related Updates
- Program Timeliness & Quality Assurance
- Program Updates
Moderators/Presenters | Christopher Godfrey | Rachel Pond | Douglas Pennington | | Director, OWCP | Director, DEEOIC | Deputy Director, DEEOIC |
The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act provides lump-sum compensation and medical benefits to current and former nuclear weapons workers whose illness is a result of working in the nuclear weapons industry. Survivors of qualified workers may also be entitled to benefits. Covered illnesses include radiation-induced cancer, chronic beryllium disease, beryllium sensitivity, chronic silicosis, or any illness due to exposure to toxic substances. |
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