Updating Forms for Energy Workers' Health Claims
Published Date: 4/1/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for approval to keep collecting info from workers who might have gotten sick on the job under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program. This helps make sure the forms are easy to use and up to date. If you’re affected, now’s the time to share your thoughts before the final okay is given—no extra costs or big changes yet!
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