RECA Claim Portal is LIVE. Apply Today!
RECA Claim Portal is LIVE. Apply Today!
RECA Claim Portal is LIVE. Apply Today!
RECA Claim Portal is LIVE. Apply Today!
RECA Claim Portal is LIVE. Apply Today!
RECA Claim Portal is LIVE. Apply Today!
RECA Help Center
SUPPORT IS ALL AROUND YOU
At The Pink Angels Foundation, we are dedicated to making a positive impact against breast cancer.
We believe that no one should walk alone when facing crisis or illness. From helping women access life-saving mammograms to standing with families affected by Coldwater Creek radiation exposure, we are here to help you access the support you deserve.
How we can help...
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) Support
Understand Your Rights
Understand Your Rights
Understand Your Rights
We help you understand your rights under the new RECA law and determine if you qualify for compensation
Submit Applications
Understand Your Rights
Understand Your Rights
Get assistance with submitting documents and applications through the RECA compensation process.
Local Support
Understand Your Rights
Local Support
Get connected with compassionate, local support — no attorney required.
Do You Qualify for Up to $50,000 in Compensation?
"Were You or a Loved One Exposed to Radiation in North St. Louis?"
You may be eligible for a federal compensation payout through the RECA program. We'll help you every step of the way.
✅ Section 1: Who May Quality?
YOU OR A LOVED ONE MAY QUALIFY IF:
- You lived, worked, or attended school in a covered ZIP code
- Were present for at least 2 years after Jan 1, 1949
- Were diagnosed with a RECA-eligible illness or cancer
- OR are the survivor, beneficiary, or legal agent of someone who passed from a qualifying illness
💰 Section 2: What Benefits Are Available?
$50,000
Medical Costs
$50,000
One-time payment for qualifying individuals
$25,000
Medical Costs
$50,000
For surviving beneficiaries
Medical Costs
Medical Costs
Medical Costs
Out-of-pocket medical reimbursements (in some cases) .
This federal program was passed by Congress and is supported by Senator Josh Hawley and local advocacy groups.
📍 Section 3: Covered ZIP Codes (Missouri Residents)
St. Louis City
St. Charles County
St. Louis County
63102
63147
St. Louis County
St. Charles County
St. Louis County
63031 63033 63034 63042
63043 63044 63045 63074
63114 63121 63134 63135
63138 63140 63145
St. Charles County
St. Charles County
St. Charles County
63304
63341
63367
63368
🧬 Section 4: Covered Illnesses & Cancers
Section 4: Covered Illnesses & Cancers
Blood Cancers
Digestive System Cancers
Digestive System Cancers
Special Requirements
Exposure must be after age 20 + 20-year latency
✔️Leukemia (except chronic lymphocytic leukemia)
✔️Multiple myeloma
✔️Lymphoma (other than non-Hodgkin's)
Digestive System Cancers
Digestive System Cancers
Digestive System Cancers
✔️Stomach
✔️Small intestine
✔️Pancreas
✔️Bile ducts
✔️Gallbladder
✔️Colon
✔️Esophagus
✔️Liver (not cirrhosis or Hep B).
Other Primary Cancers
Digestive System Cancers
Other Primary Cancers
✔️Brain
✔️Ovary
✔️Thyroid
✔️Lung
✔️Breast (male or female)
✔️Bone
✔️Kidney
✔️Salivary gland
✔️Urinary bladder
📤 Section 5: APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN — Apply Today
The U.S. Department of Justice is now accepting RECA applications. Follow these steps to apply:
The U.S. Department of Justice is now accepting RECA applications. Follow these steps to apply:
- Gather your documents: proof of residence in a covered ZIP code, medical diagnosis, and ID.
- If applying on behalf of someone who has passed, include the death certificate and legal authority (will, trust, or authorization).
- Download the official DOJ RECA application below.
- Print it out and complete it carefully. Keep copies of everything for your records.
🤝 Section 6: Our Trusted Resource Network
Senator Josh Hawley's Office
Senator Josh Hawley's Office
Senator Josh Hawley's Office
Official government support and advocacy
RECA Missouri Resources
Senator Josh Hawley's Office
Senator Josh Hawley's Office
Comprehensive state-specific information
Just Moms STL
Senator Josh Hawley's Office
Just Moms STL
Local advocacy and community support
Frequently Asked Questions
➡️ Missouri Bureau of Vital Records, county health department, or funeral homes.
➡️ Try the employer's HR office, SSA, IRS, or a written letter from a former supervisor.
➡️ No. Only one payout is allowed per person.
➡️ Possibly. Monitor updates from RECA Missouri and Senator Hawley.
➡️ DOJ oversees RECA but often works through local partners like The Pink Angels Foundation.
➡️ A claimant can not file more than one time.
➡️ Yes, with proof (will, trust, legal designation).
➡️ Yes — scan to access the website, app, or form uploads.
➡️ Only if they are listed in legal documents.
➡️ Must be exposed after age 20 and diagnosed at least 20 years later
➡️ Yes, if it proves employment in a covered zip code.
➡️ The DOJ investigates fraud. Use only trusted sites and local partners.
➡️ No. You'll need diagnosis records, residence proof, and legal authority to apply.
