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Historical November–December 2025 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
As of July 2025, Missouri residents who are diagnosed with qualifying cancers may be eligible for compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).
This federal program is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division.
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) now includes 21 specific ZIP codes in Missouri, primarily in the St. Louis and St. Charles areas, for individuals exposed to Manhattan Project-era waste. Eligible individuals must have lived, worked, or attended school in one of the affected ZIP codes for at least two years after January 1, 1949, and have developed a covered illness. Compensation is either a one-time $50,000 payment or reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses, whichever is greater. Eligibility • Physical presence: You must have lived, worked, or gone to school in one of the designated Missouri ZIP codes for at least two years after January 1, 1949. • Covered illness: You must have been diagnosed with a specific cancer or other illness listed in the legislation. RECA includes a specific list of cancers, such as leukemia, multiple myeloma, lung, thyroid, colon, and brain cancers, which are eligible for compensation if they are linked to radiation exposure.
The list also includes other primary cancers of the stomach, esophagus, pharynx, small intestine, pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder, salivary gland, and urinary bladder, among others.
The exact list depends on the specific RECA program or claim type • Timeframe: The exposure must have occurred after January 1, 1949, and the diagnosis must have occurred after the twoyear period of physical presence. Compensation details • For living individuals: A one-time, tax-free payment of $50,000 or reimbursement for out-of-pocket medical expenses related to the illness, whichever is greater. • For deceased individuals: A one-time, taxfree payment of $25,000 is available to a survivor or beneficiary if the individual died from a covered illness. How to apply • Proof of residency: You will need to submit documents proving your physical presence in an affected area for at least two years after January 1, 1949. • Claim forms: You can find application forms on the U.S. House of Representatives website and the Missouri County government website. • Warning against scams: Be cautious of anyone charging exorbitant fees to help you fill out the application. By law, they can only charge a maximum of 2% of the compensation amount. Affected ZIP codes • St. Louis County: 63031, 63033, 63034, 63042, 63045, 63114, 63135, 63138, 63140, 63147 • St. Charles County: 63304, 63341, 63367, 63368 • Other: 63074, 63121, 63145, 63102, 63134, 63043, 63044
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2025.
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