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SUMMARY:RECA Application How-To
DESCRIPTION:Walk through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) application process with attorney\, Laura Taylor!  \nDuring the webinar\, you will learn: \n\nWho is eligible for RECA compensation\nHow to fill out the new 2025 RECA application\nWhat documents you need to establish proof of eligibility\, residency\, and illness\n\nRecording and slides are available on the resources page at SaveRECA.org. \nLaura Taylor has been a downwinders advocate for over two decades. She has successfully submitted thousands of claims to the Department of Justice\, covering various categories\, including Downwinder claims\, On-Site Participant claims\, and Uranium Worker claims. Her vast network has provided access to historical information from lesser-known sources that is not readily available to the public. \nThis is an excellent opportunity to learn from a real RECA expert.
URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/reca-application-how-to/
LOCATION:ID
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Exposed? Come to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance for a FREE RECA workshop. \nNuclear weapons testing sickened and killed people right here in Idaho. Now Idaho is FINALLY covered under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA)\, but the program expires at the end of 2027. We’re partnering with Idaho Downwinders to get all eligible Idahoans and their families the just compensation they deserve for medical costs. \nTona Henderson with Idaho Downwinders will go through the application page by page and we’ll make sure your questions get answered. \nDon’t get scammed or spend money on application assistance. You can do this! We will walk you through the application and help you get all your compensation for free.
URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/exposed-come-to-the-radiation-exposure-compensation-act-workshop/
LOCATION:Gem County Community Senior Center\, 719 S Johns Ave\,\, Emmett\, ID\, 83617\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Exposed? Come to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance for a FREE RECA workshop. \nNuclear weapons testing sickened and killed people right here in Idaho. Now Idaho is FINALLY covered under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA)\, but the program expires at the end of 2027. We’re partnering with Idaho Downwinders to get all eligible Idahoans and their families the just compensation they deserve for medical costs. \nTona Henderson with Idaho Downwinders will go through the application page by page and we’ll make sure your questions get answered. \nDon’t get scammed or spend money on application assistance. You can do this! We will walk you through the application and help you get all your compensation for free. \n*This event is organized and presented by Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance. The use of the Nampa Public Library facility does not constitute sponsorship or endorsement by the library\, its management\, or its governing body.
URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/exposed-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Nampa Library\, 215 12th Avenue South\, Nampa\, ID\, 83651\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221900
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SUMMARY:Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) FREE DOWNWINDER APPLICATION WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Join Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance for a FREE RECA workshop.\nNuclear weapons testing sickened and killed people right here in Idaho. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) was established by Congress on October 5\, 1990\, and signed into law shortly after\, providing compensation to some individuals harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons tests (“Downwinders”) and uranium mining. Idaho’s Downwinders were not included. \nWhile the original act expired in June 2024\, new legislation in 2025 significantly expanded and reauthorized RECA to include more workers and geographic areas\, including the entire states of Idaho\, Utah and New Mexico\, with certain counties in Arizona and Nevada.  \nKey Details About RECA\nRECA’s purpose is to provide an apology and monetary compensation to downwinders (those exposed to fallout from atmospheric testing) and uranium industry workers (miners\, millers\, and transporters) who developed specific cancers.  See Am I eligible? \nRECA\, administered by the Department of Justice\, provides qualifying Downwinders a one-time\, lump sum payment of $100\,000. If the individual has died\, their survivors may apply for equal shares of the single payment.  \nJoin us for the next free workshop!\nTona Henderson\, Director of Idaho Downwinders\, will go through the application page by page and we’ll make sure your questions get answered. \nDon’t get scammed or spend money on application assistance. You can do this! We will walk you through the application and help you get all your compensation for free. \n*This event is presented by Tona Henderson (Idaho Downwinders)\, organized by Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance\, Thanks so much to Twin Falls County for hosting. \nQuestions for Tona Henderson about the RECA application? Email her at tonahenderson@hotmail.com.
URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/radiation-exposure-compensation-act-reca-free-downwinder-application-workshop/2026-04-03/1/
LOCATION:Twin Falls County West Facility\, 630 Addison Ave\, Annex Conference Room\, Twin Falls\, ID\, 83301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) FREE DOWNWINDER APPLICATION WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Join Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance for a FREE RECA workshop.\nNuclear weapons testing sickened and killed people right here in Idaho. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) was established by Congress on October 5\, 1990\, and signed into law shortly after\, providing compensation to some individuals harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons tests (“Downwinders”) and uranium mining. Idaho’s Downwinders were not included. \nWhile the original act expired in June 2024\, new legislation in 2025 significantly expanded and reauthorized RECA to include more workers and geographic areas\, including the entire states of Idaho\, Utah and New Mexico\, with certain counties in Arizona and Nevada.  \nKey Details About RECA\nRECA’s purpose is to provide an apology and monetary compensation to downwinders (those exposed to fallout from atmospheric testing) and uranium industry workers (miners\, millers\, and transporters) who developed specific cancers.  See Am I eligible? \nRECA\, administered by the Department of Justice\, provides qualifying Downwinders a one-time\, lump sum payment of $100\,000. If the individual has died\, their survivors may apply for equal shares of the single payment.  \nJoin us for the next free workshop!\nTona Henderson\, Director of Idaho Downwinders\, will go through the application page by page and we’ll make sure your questions get answered. \nDon’t get scammed or spend money on application assistance. You can do this! We will walk you through the application and help you get all your compensation for free. \n*This event is presented by Tona Henderson (Idaho Downwinders)\, organized by Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance\, Thanks so much to Twin Falls County for hosting. \nQuestions for Tona Henderson about the RECA application? Email her at tonahenderson@hotmail.com.
URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/radiation-exposure-compensation-act-reca-free-downwinder-application-workshop/2026-04-03/2/
LOCATION:Twin Falls County West Facility\, 630 Addison Ave\, Annex Conference Room\, Twin Falls\, ID\, 83301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) FREE DOWNWINDER APPLICATION WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Join Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance for a FREE RECA workshop.\nNuclear weapons testing sickened and killed people right here in Idaho. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) was established by Congress on October 5\, 1990\, and signed into law shortly after\, providing compensation to some individuals harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons tests (“Downwinders”) and uranium mining. Idaho’s Downwinders were not included. \nWhile the original act expired in June 2024\, new legislation in 2025 significantly expanded and reauthorized RECA to include more workers and geographic areas\, including the entire states of Idaho\, Utah and New Mexico\, with certain counties in Arizona and Nevada.  \nKey Details About RECA\nRECA’s purpose is to provide an apology and monetary compensation to downwinders (those exposed to fallout from atmospheric testing) and uranium industry workers (miners\, millers\, and transporters) who developed specific cancers.  See Am I eligible? \nRECA\, administered by the Department of Justice\, provides qualifying Downwinders a one-time\, lump sum payment of $100\,000. If the individual has died\, their survivors may apply for equal shares of the single payment.  \nJoin us for the next free workshop!\nTona Henderson\, Director of Idaho Downwinders\, will go through the application page by page and we’ll make sure your questions get answered. \nDon’t get scammed or spend money on application assistance. You can do this! We will walk you through the application and help you get all your compensation for free. \n*This event is presented by Tona Henderson (Idaho Downwinders)\, organized by Idaho Downwinders and Snake River Alliance\, Thanks so much to Twin Falls County for hosting. \nQuestions for Tona Henderson about the RECA application? Email her at tonahenderson@hotmail.com.
URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/radiation-exposure-compensation-act-reca-free-downwinder-application-workshop/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Twin Falls County West Facility\, 630 Addison Ave\, Annex Conference Room\, Twin Falls\, ID\, 83301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260501T090000
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SUMMARY:FREE Downwinder Application Workshops in Boise
DESCRIPTION:We’re holding a Downwinder Application Workshop in Boise on May 1 & 2 (Friday & Saturday). Sessions will run both days from 9–11 AM and 1–3 PM\, and will be held at the Idaho State Museum in Julia Davis Park. \nTo help with space\, we’re asking folks to attend based on the last name of the person who became ill: \n• A–F: Friday 9–11 AM\n• G–L: Friday 1–3 PM\n• M–S: Saturday 9–11 AM\n• T–Z: Saturday 1–3 PM \nThat said\, anyone is welcome to attend any session if needed. Hope to see you there! \nInformation about the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA):\nRECA was established by Congress on October 5\, 1990\, and signed into law shortly after\, providing compensation to individuals harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons tests and uranium mining. \nKey Details About RECA:\nPurpose: To provide an apology and monetary compensation to “downwinders” (those exposed to fallout from atmospheric testing) and uranium industry workers (miners\, millers\, and transporters) who developed specific cancers. \nRecent Status: While the original act expired in June 2024\, new legislation in 2025 significantly expanded and reauthorized RECA to include more workers and geographic areas\, including the entire states of Idaho\, Utah and New Mexico\, with certain counties in Arizona and Nevada. \nRECA\, administered by the Department of Justice\, provides qualifying Downwinders a one-time\, lump sum payment of $100\,000. If the individual has died\, their survivors may apply for equal shares of the single payment.\nCompensable Diseases:\nLeukemia (other than chronic lymphocytic leukemia)\, multiple myeloma\, lymphomas (other than Hodgkin’s disease); And primary cancers of the: thyroid\, male or female breast\, esophagus\, stomach\, pharynx\, small intestine\, pancreas\, bile ducts\, gall bladder\, salivary gland\, urinary bladder\, brain\, colon\, ovary\, lung or liver (except if cirrhosis or Hepatitis B is indicated). \nThe Downwinder must have been physically present in Idaho or other affected area for one of the following durations:\n1. In the State of New Mexico for 1 year between September 24\, 1944\, and November 6\, 1962;\n2. In any affected area for 1 year between January 21\, 1951\, and November 6\, 1962;\n3. Or\, in any affected area for the entire period from June 30\, 1962\, to July 31\, 1962. \nPresented by Tona Henderson\, Director of Idaho Downwinders\, and Shannon Carter with the County of Twin Falls.\nHosted by Idaho State Historical Society. Sponsored by Snake River Alliance.\nOrganized by Idaho Downwinders\, Twin Falls County/Shannon Carter\, Idaho State Historical Society\, and Snake River Alliance.\nThanks to Senator Mike Crapo’s office for their assistance.
URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/reca-workshops-boise-2/2026-05-01/1/
LOCATION:Idaho State Museum\, 610 Julia Davis Drive\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204459Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Downwinder Application Workshops in Boise
DESCRIPTION:We’re holding a Downwinder Application Workshop in Boise on May 1 & 2 (Friday & Saturday). Sessions will run both days from 9–11 AM and 1–3 PM\, and will be held at the Idaho State Museum in Julia Davis Park. \nTo help with space\, we’re asking folks to attend based on the last name of the person who became ill: \n• A–F: Friday 9–11 AM\n• G–L: Friday 1–3 PM\n• M–S: Saturday 9–11 AM\n• T–Z: Saturday 1–3 PM \nThat said\, anyone is welcome to attend any session if needed. Hope to see you there! \nInformation about the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA):\nRECA was established by Congress on October 5\, 1990\, and signed into law shortly after\, providing compensation to individuals harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons tests and uranium mining. \nKey Details About RECA:\nPurpose: To provide an apology and monetary compensation to “downwinders” (those exposed to fallout from atmospheric testing) and uranium industry workers (miners\, millers\, and transporters) who developed specific cancers. \nRecent Status: While the original act expired in June 2024\, new legislation in 2025 significantly expanded and reauthorized RECA to include more workers and geographic areas\, including the entire states of Idaho\, Utah and New Mexico\, with certain counties in Arizona and Nevada. \nRECA\, administered by the Department of Justice\, provides qualifying Downwinders a one-time\, lump sum payment of $100\,000. If the individual has died\, their survivors may apply for equal shares of the single payment.\nCompensable Diseases:\nLeukemia (other than chronic lymphocytic leukemia)\, multiple myeloma\, lymphomas (other than Hodgkin’s disease); And primary cancers of the: thyroid\, male or female breast\, esophagus\, stomach\, pharynx\, small intestine\, pancreas\, bile ducts\, gall bladder\, salivary gland\, urinary bladder\, brain\, colon\, ovary\, lung or liver (except if cirrhosis or Hepatitis B is indicated). \nThe Downwinder must have been physically present in Idaho or other affected area for one of the following durations:\n1. In the State of New Mexico for 1 year between September 24\, 1944\, and November 6\, 1962;\n2. In any affected area for 1 year between January 21\, 1951\, and November 6\, 1962;\n3. Or\, in any affected area for the entire period from June 30\, 1962\, to July 31\, 1962. \nPresented by Tona Henderson\, Director of Idaho Downwinders\, and Shannon Carter with the County of Twin Falls.\nHosted by Idaho State Historical Society. Sponsored by Snake River Alliance.\nOrganized by Idaho Downwinders\, Twin Falls County/Shannon Carter\, Idaho State Historical Society\, and Snake River Alliance.\nThanks to Senator Mike Crapo’s office for their assistance.
URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/reca-workshops-boise-2/2026-05-01/2/
LOCATION:Idaho State Museum\, 610 Julia Davis Drive\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204459Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Downwinder Application Workshops in Boise
DESCRIPTION:We’re holding a Downwinder Application Workshop in Boise on May 1 & 2 (Friday & Saturday). Sessions will run both days from 9–11 AM and 1–3 PM\, and will be held at the Idaho State Museum in Julia Davis Park. \nTo help with space\, we’re asking folks to attend based on the last name of the person who became ill: \n• A–F: Friday 9–11 AM\n• G–L: Friday 1–3 PM\n• M–S: Saturday 9–11 AM\n• T–Z: Saturday 1–3 PM \nThat said\, anyone is welcome to attend any session if needed. Hope to see you there! \nInformation about the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA):\nRECA was established by Congress on October 5\, 1990\, and signed into law shortly after\, providing compensation to individuals harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons tests and uranium mining. \nKey Details About RECA:\nPurpose: To provide an apology and monetary compensation to “downwinders” (those exposed to fallout from atmospheric testing) and uranium industry workers (miners\, millers\, and transporters) who developed specific cancers. \nRecent Status: While the original act expired in June 2024\, new legislation in 2025 significantly expanded and reauthorized RECA to include more workers and geographic areas\, including the entire states of Idaho\, Utah and New Mexico\, with certain counties in Arizona and Nevada. \nRECA\, administered by the Department of Justice\, provides qualifying Downwinders a one-time\, lump sum payment of $100\,000. If the individual has died\, their survivors may apply for equal shares of the single payment.\nCompensable Diseases:\nLeukemia (other than chronic lymphocytic leukemia)\, multiple myeloma\, lymphomas (other than Hodgkin’s disease); And primary cancers of the: thyroid\, male or female breast\, esophagus\, stomach\, pharynx\, small intestine\, pancreas\, bile ducts\, gall bladder\, salivary gland\, urinary bladder\, brain\, colon\, ovary\, lung or liver (except if cirrhosis or Hepatitis B is indicated). \nThe Downwinder must have been physically present in Idaho or other affected area for one of the following durations:\n1. In the State of New Mexico for 1 year between September 24\, 1944\, and November 6\, 1962;\n2. In any affected area for 1 year between January 21\, 1951\, and November 6\, 1962;\n3. Or\, in any affected area for the entire period from June 30\, 1962\, to July 31\, 1962. \nPresented by Tona Henderson\, Director of Idaho Downwinders\, and Shannon Carter with the County of Twin Falls.\nHosted by Idaho State Historical Society. Sponsored by Snake River Alliance.\nOrganized by Idaho Downwinders\, Twin Falls County/Shannon Carter\, Idaho State Historical Society\, and Snake River Alliance.\nThanks to Senator Mike Crapo’s office for their assistance.
URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/reca-workshops-boise-2/2026-05-02/1/
LOCATION:Idaho State Museum\, 610 Julia Davis Drive\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T221900
CREATED:20260414T204057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T204459Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Downwinder Application Workshops in Boise
DESCRIPTION:We’re holding a Downwinder Application Workshop in Boise on May 1 & 2 (Friday & Saturday). Sessions will run both days from 9–11 AM and 1–3 PM\, and will be held at the Idaho State Museum in Julia Davis Park. \nTo help with space\, we’re asking folks to attend based on the last name of the person who became ill: \n• A–F: Friday 9–11 AM\n• G–L: Friday 1–3 PM\n• M–S: Saturday 9–11 AM\n• T–Z: Saturday 1–3 PM \nThat said\, anyone is welcome to attend any session if needed. Hope to see you there! \nInformation about the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA):\nRECA was established by Congress on October 5\, 1990\, and signed into law shortly after\, providing compensation to individuals harmed by radiation from nuclear weapons tests and uranium mining. \nKey Details About RECA:\nPurpose: To provide an apology and monetary compensation to “downwinders” (those exposed to fallout from atmospheric testing) and uranium industry workers (miners\, millers\, and transporters) who developed specific cancers. \nRecent Status: While the original act expired in June 2024\, new legislation in 2025 significantly expanded and reauthorized RECA to include more workers and geographic areas\, including the entire states of Idaho\, Utah and New Mexico\, with certain counties in Arizona and Nevada. \nRECA\, administered by the Department of Justice\, provides qualifying Downwinders a one-time\, lump sum payment of $100\,000. If the individual has died\, their survivors may apply for equal shares of the single payment.\nCompensable Diseases:\nLeukemia (other than chronic lymphocytic leukemia)\, multiple myeloma\, lymphomas (other than Hodgkin’s disease); And primary cancers of the: thyroid\, male or female breast\, esophagus\, stomach\, pharynx\, small intestine\, pancreas\, bile ducts\, gall bladder\, salivary gland\, urinary bladder\, brain\, colon\, ovary\, lung or liver (except if cirrhosis or Hepatitis B is indicated). \nThe Downwinder must have been physically present in Idaho or other affected area for one of the following durations:\n1. In the State of New Mexico for 1 year between September 24\, 1944\, and November 6\, 1962;\n2. In any affected area for 1 year between January 21\, 1951\, and November 6\, 1962;\n3. Or\, in any affected area for the entire period from June 30\, 1962\, to July 31\, 1962. \nPresented by Tona Henderson\, Director of Idaho Downwinders\, and Shannon Carter with the County of Twin Falls.\nHosted by Idaho State Historical Society. Sponsored by Snake River Alliance.\nOrganized by Idaho Downwinders\, Twin Falls County/Shannon Carter\, Idaho State Historical Society\, and Snake River Alliance.\nThanks to Senator Mike Crapo’s office for their assistance.
URL:https://snakeriveralliance.org/event/reca-workshops-boise-2/2026-05-02/2/
LOCATION:Idaho State Museum\, 610 Julia Davis Drive\, Boise\, ID\, 83702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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