Radiation Exposure Compensation Extended: New Affected Areas and 8-Year Deadline
This Act extends the period in which compensation may be provided under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to 8 years after the date of enactment of this Act. It revises the definition of affected areas to include the entire State of Utah and specific counties in New Mexico for certain claims. It also adds a new section regarding claims relating to Manhattan Project waste for individuals who were present in specific Missouri ZIP codes and contracted specified diseases.
Key points
The period for providing compensation (RECA) is extended to 8 years after the date of enactment.
New areas included in the 'affected area' definition for certain claims: the entire State of Utah and the counties of Bernalillo, Chaves, Guadalupe, Lincoln, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Socorro, Torrance, and Valencia in New Mexico.
Compensation is introduced for individuals exposed to Manhattan Project waste in specific Missouri ZIP codes.
Eligible individuals in Missouri may receive the greater of $50,000 or another eligible amount, plus medical expense reimbursement; beneficiaries of deceased individuals may receive $25,000.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services must conduct a study on counties affected by radiation fallout from testing in Nevada and New Mexico.
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