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U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation, 200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20210
Web: www.dol.gov/owcp/energy/ Email: deeoic-public@dol.gov Phone: 1-866-888-3322
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DEEOIC Webinar Series – Updates for Stakeholders
June 25, 2020
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Click for registration: 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 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.
Discussions will include:
- Bulletin 20-03 – Telemedicine for Home and Residential Health Care and Durable Medical Equipment
- Bulletin 20-04 – Telemedicine for Routine Physician Appointments
- Recent updates to the Procedure Manual
- Website tour – Frequently asked questions, resource center operating status, Electronic Document Portal (EDP)
- Employee Tools and Resources during telework
Moderators/Presenters:
- Rachel Pond, Director, DEEOIC
- Doug Pennington, 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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