RECA Has Been Extended and Expanded — Find Out If You Now Qualify
New Changes, New Opportunities for Compensation
Congress has passed major updates to the RECA program, offering expanded eligibility, increased compensation, and extended filing deadlines for individuals exposed to radiation through uranium work or fallout from U.S. nuclear testing.
If you or a loved one worked in the uranium industry or lived near a test site, you may now qualify—even if you were previously denied.
What’s New in the RECA Expansion?
RECA Is Back—And Extended
- The RECA program, which expired in June 2024, is reinstated and extended through December 31, 2028.
Expanded Eligibility for Uranium Workers
- Includes Miners, Millers, Drillers, and Transporters in:
- Colorado
- New Mexico
- Arizona
- Wyoming
- South Dakota
- Washington
- Utah
- Idaho
- North Dakota
- Oregon
- Texas
- Employment eligibility now spans 1942–1990
More Flexible Rules
- Residency requirements lowered: In some cases, only 1 year of residency is required
- More radiation-linked illnesses have been added
- Core drillers now specifically recognized as eligible
Higher Compensation Amounts
- Increased to $100,000 for eligible uranium workers, and on-site participants
- Reflects updated valuations based on illness severity and inflation
Improved Filing Rules
- Five-year window to file after the law’s enactment
- Previously denied claims can now be resubmitted up to three times
CNS Cares Can Help You Navigate the New RECA
Whether you’re a former uranium worker or a family member looking to help a loved one, CNS Cares is here to guide you.
We can help:
- Review your eligibility
- Understand the expanded illness and residency criteria
- Refer you to RECA claim experts
- Support you through the application or resubmission process