Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICP) This law enacted in 2000 offers federally-funded compensation in the amount of $150,000 to individuals with chronic beryllium disease (CBD), silicosis, and radiation related cancers. The individuals who may be eligible for this program are: current and former Department of Energy (DOE) workers DOE contractor employees employees of beryllium vendors certain survivors of these employees
Individuals with one or more abnormal beryllium lymphocyte proliferation tests (BeLPT) are eligible to file a claim for benefits through this program. Former workers with one or more abnormal BeLPTs are eligible for a medical evaluation and a lifetime benefit that will cover future medical expenses for beryllium-related health effects. Under Part E of EEOICP, covered employees may be eligible for a federal payment based on the level of impairment and/or wage loss if they develop an occupational illness as a result of exposure to toxic substances at a Department of Energy (DOE) facility. Qualifying employees may also be eligible for treatment and care of the accepted occupational illness. The Department of Labor (DOL) manages the program described above. To enroll in the program, former workers will need to file a claim with the DOL. The telephone number for the DOL program is: 1-866-888-3322. To get more information about this program and to obtain claim forms click on this website: http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/owcp/eeoicp/main.htm Other sites for information about this program are the EEOICP resource centers run by the DOL. The centers are located around the country. The Española Resource Center will answer any questions that you have about the EEOICP program. The toll-free number is 1-866-272-3622.
To obtain a list of the other resource centers and their toll-free numbers click on the link below. http://www.dol.gov/esa/owcp/energy/regs/compliance/ResourceMeetings/ResourceCenters.htm New Mexico State Workers' Compensation Administration In order to find out if you may be eligible for NM state workers' compensation benefits you should contact an ombudsman who can answer your questions. The telephone number for the NM Workers' Compensation Administration is: 505-841-6000. The in-state toll free number is: 1-800-255-7965. To learn more about the program click on the website below.
http://workerscomp.state.nm.us/contact/index.php If you wish to speak to an ombudsman, you should go to the website below to find a telephone number for the ombudsman in your district. http://www.workerscomp.state.nm.us/about/helpline.php | 
