Cold War Patriots, a non-profit organization, has organized six town hall meetings to inform the community on issues that may affect former uranium workers. Two meetings will be held Tuesday, June 25, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Cortez Conference Center at KoKo’s, 2121 E. Main.
Other meetings are scheduled for Blanding on June 26 and Moab on June 27.
Cold War Patriots will provide information regarding potential benefits to former uranium workers. The benefits available for those who qualify may include payments of up to $400,000 through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) and the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). Other benefits include access to no-cost medical care, prescriptions, in-home nursing and more. The details of the EEOICPA and RECA program changes and steps to apply for benefits and compensation will also be discussed.
Cold War Patriots is a membership-based, non- profit organization with over 8,500 members nationwide. Their mission is to connect members with health services, advocate for former worker rights and provide a community and information network to those who need it. Membership in Cold War Patriots is free. Visit www.ColdWarPatriots.org or call 888-903-8989 for more information.
