What May Be Covered Under the White Card
Approved Home Safety Modifications
White Card medical benefits may cover home safety modifications for individuals with accepted conditions. These modifications are tied to medical need and program approval.
Examples may include bathroom safety upgrades such as zero-entry (curbless) showers, grab bars, ramps, railings, widened doorways, and other safety changes that help reduce fall risk and support aging in place and your independent living at home.
Approved In-Home Caregiver Support
Eligible workers and, in some cases surviving spouses may qualify for White Card - covered in-home caregiver support related to an accepted condition.
Approved caregiver support may include assistance with:
- Bathing, grooming and personal hygiene
- Dressing and mobility support
- Meal preparation and basic nutrition assistance
- Medication reminders and safety oversight (non-medical support, as permitted under the program)
- Supervision, and assistance with daily routines
- Fall-prevention support within the home environment
Caregiver support is based on eligibility, approved hours, and program guidelines, and is intended to help individuals remain safe, supported, and able to age in place at home.
Guidance Through the Entire Process
Navigating White Card benefits can feel overwhelming. Between paperwork, coordination, medical justification, scheduling, medical justification and home assessments, it's easy to feel stuck or unsure of next steps.
The My Dignity team approaches this work with with care and compassion. We guide and manage the process from start to finish - helping ensure services are reviewed, coordinated and implemented correctly, with fewer delays and less confusion.
When the process is handled properly, many of these services can be approved. Our role is to help you get there.
Support for DOE Workers and Surviving Spouses
Many Department of Energy workers and surviving spouses qualify for White Card benefits but aren’t where to begin or whether approval is still possible. We take the time to listen, explain options clearly, and help families move forward with confidence.
With the right information and documentation, approved in-home care and home safety modifications are often achievable. We help ensure nothing important is missed.
Support for DOE Contractors and Subcontractors
Unsure Whether Your Work Counts?
DOE contractors and subcontractors often believe benefits don't apply to them, or that approval is unlikely due to complex work histories. In reality many contractors do qualify.
You do not need to be a direct DOE employee to be eligible. Many contractors and subcontractors who worked at DOE facilities may qualify for White Card benefits — including approved home safety upgrades, and in-home caregiving support.
If you worked in construction, maintenance, cleanup, security, environmental work, or held a contract position at a DOE site, you may qualify for the same medical benefits as direct employees.
We help review work history, clarify eligibility, and coordinate next steps with care and persistence - so qualified individuals have a real opportunity to access available support.
Testimonial
"I saw firsthand how many families didn't realize help was still available.
Before joining My Dignity, I worked as a CNS contractor at Y-12 in Oak Ridge. I met many workers and spouses who believed all benefits like these ended years ago. Helping people understand what still applies - and walking them through the process with care - is exactly why I do this work today."
Ashlyn
White Card Coordinator, My Dignity Care
Former CNS contractor at Y-12 National Security Complex
DOE Work Sites and Why Your Work Still Matters
Many workers in East Tennessee qualify for White Card benefits because of the work done at major Department of Energy facilities. These sites played critical roles in national security and scientific advancement — but they also exposed workers to radiation, beryllium, chemicals, and other hazards now covered under EEOICPA.
Y-12 National Security Complex
Known for nuclear weapons component production and uranium processing. Workers here were often exposed to radiation, uranium dust, solvents, acids, and other toxic materials.
K-25 Gaseous Diffusion Plant
One of the world’s largest uranium enrichment sites. Exposure risks included uranium hexafluoride, fluorine compounds, and a wide range of chemical hazards used in isotope separation.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
A major research site for nuclear materials, isotopes, reactor development, and radiation sciences. Workers here encountered radiation, beryllium, and other research-related toxic substances.
Paducah, Portsmouth, Fernald, Hanford, Savannah River, Rocky Flats, Los Alamos, and others
These DOE and AWE facilities were involved in weapons production, uranium enrichment, plutonium processing, waste cleanup, and nuclear research — all activities now recognized as carrying significant long-term health risks.
Why This Matters for Your Eligibility
If you worked at any of these sites — even as a contractor or subcontractor — your exposures may qualify you for:
• Medical coverage through the White Card
• Home remodeling and safety modifications
• In-home caregiver support
Depending on individual eligibility, some workers may also qualify for additional EEOICPA benefits, which can include:
• Compensation payments
• Travel reimbursement
• Other EEOICPA benefits
If you're unsure what your specific job role or site qualifies you for, we can help review it quickly.
