CDC Board Sets October Meeting on Radiation Worker Reviews
Published Date: 7/21/2026
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Summary
The Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health is holding a public meeting on October 28, 2026, to review procedures that affect workers exposed to radiation. People can listen in or send written comments by October 21. These reviews help improve how worker health claims are handled, ensuring fair and timely decisions without extra costs.
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Improved handling of radiation worker claims
If you are a worker exposed to radiation, CDC's Advisory Board Subcommittee will review the procedures used to handle worker health claims on October 28, 2026. The notice says these reviews help improve how claims are handled and ensure fair and timely decisions without extra costs; you may submit written comments by October 21, 2026.
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