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Beneficiaries who satisfy the requirements of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) will receive a lump sum payment as well as full medical benefits to compensate for their incurred illnesses. These medical benefits not only cover all the costs of treatment and prescription medications related to the covered condition(s), but they also cover the costs associated with home health care with no deductibles or co-pays and have no cap on benefits.

 The Homecare Company’s dedicated, and knowledgeable professionals deliver a wide range of services ranging from monthly visits or help with daily activities to extensive, around-the-clock continuous care. We have some of the most experienced staff in providing superior home health care to workers who have contracted chronic illnesses related to their work.  This allows our clients and families maintain the independence and quality of life they deserve while still in the comforts of their home. The home healthcare services are provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and personal care attendants. These services can make all the difference in a patient’s ability to enjoy his or her life with the least amount of pain and stress possible. Families can also gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing that a loved one is receiving the best care available.  

 The following are some of the home health care services provided free to beneficiaries of the EEOICPA: 

• Regular examinations conducted by licensed nurses, which includes monitoring a patient’s vital signs, heart rate, and lung capacity;
• Providing a professional assessment of a patient’s health status;
• Communicating with a patient’s physician and pharmacy;
• Monitoring prescription medication effectiveness and side-effects;
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services;
• Help with daily tasks, such as bathing, personal care, walking, light housekeeping, and preparing meals;
• Managing paperwork and documentation required by the Department of Labor;
• Providing a physical and emotional respite for a patient’s family;

EEOICP Beneficiaries may also receive at no-cost: 

• Prescription Drugs
• Medical Travel
• Oxygen Supplies
• Durable Medical Equipment
• Housing Modifications
• Medical Alert Systems
• Organ & Stem Cell Transplant

The Homecare Company can help individuals navigate the complex EEOICP qualifications for home health services. The nursing staff also works closely with each patient’s primary care doctor, the federal government, and the patient’s family to create a care plan. This care plan is often implemented by a team of case managers, nurses, home aids, social workers, dietitians, chaplains, and therapists so that the full range of a patient’s needs can be met. The most common needs provided in these home health services include:

• Comfort level;
• Emotional well-being;
• Independence and ability to complete daily tasks; and
• Nutritional and medical needs.

In meeting these needs, home health care has proven to be effective at decreasing a family’s stress level, improve a patient’s quality of life, and decreasing the rate of hospitalizations. Home health care services have also resulted in other improvements in patient’s overall emotional and physical health, allowing them to obtain treatment while remaining in their own homes.