Cancer Coverage Has Special Rules For Hanford Workers

The new law applies to all cancer claims. However the presumption part of the law only applies to cancer if a qualifying medical exam was previously given.

• The presumption for the cancer portion of the new law has a special requirement. The cancer presumption only applies to a worker who were given a qualifying medical examination upon becoming a Hanford site worker, which examination showed no evidence of cancer. If so, then the presumption applies to the cancers listed below.

Which cancers are covered under the new presumption?

•  leukemia
•  primary or secondary lung cancer, including bronchi and trachea, sarcoma of the lung,
  other than in situ lung cancer discovered during or after a postmortem examination,
  but not including mesothelioma or pleura cancer;
• primary or secondary bone cancer (including specific forms listed in the bill);
• primary or secondary renal cancer;
• lymphomas, other than Hodgkin’s disease;
• Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia and mycosis fungoides; and
• primary cancer of the:
  • thyroid;
  • male or female breast;
  • esophagus;
  • stomach;
  • pharynx;
  • small intestine;
  • pancreas;
  • bile ducts;
  • gall bladder;
  • salivary gland;
  • urinary bladder;
  • brain (with certain limitations);
  • colon;
  • ovary; and
  • liver (with certain limitations).

What if there was no qualifying medical exam, or what if I have a cancer not on this list? 

You can still file or refile an occupational disease claim. Your claim will be more of a challenge because the helpful legal presumption will not apply.

Want More Information?

Hanford Workers’ Help  Page 
Information about the New L&I Law for Hanford Workers
How to Get Started With Your Hanford L&I Claim
Money and Medical Benefits on Hanford Claims
How to Win My Hanford L&I Claim
L&I Claims – A Beginners Complete Guide to Job Injuries
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