In-Home Care for the Workers Who Built the Cold War
If you or someone you love worked at Rocky Flats or another Department of Energy site and has an accepted EEOICPA claim, the U.S. Department of Labor pays for approved in-home care at 100% — with no copay to the covered worker. Colorado CareAssist is the local, family-owned agency ready to provide that care, right here on the Front Range.
EEOICPA Home Care
A benefit you earned — and care that stays close to home
For decades, thousands of Coloradans reported to Rocky Flats and other Department of Energy sites and did work that put their health at risk. The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) is the federal program that recognizes that service. When a claim is accepted, the covered worker receives lifetime medical benefits for the accepted condition — including, when a physician documents the need, help at home. Colorado CareAssist provides that help with the same warm, professional, non-medical care we've offered Front Range families since 2012.
- •Family-owned Colorado agency serving the Denver metro, Boulder and the Front Range since 2012
- •Non-medical in-home and companion care — the exact category most often authorized under EEOICPA
- •We coordinate directly with your treating physician's office and the Department of Labor authorization
Getting Started
The doctor's letter is the key that starts care
An accepted claim opens the door, but the document that actually turns it into hours of care at home is your treating physician's Letter of Medical Necessity. Once your oncologist, pulmonologist or other doctor documents the need and names a home-care provider on the paperwork, care can begin. If you'd like, we can serve as that named provider and walk your family and your doctor's care coordinator through the forms so nothing stalls. Reach us at (303) 757-1777 (Denver metro & Boulder) or (719) 428-3999 (southern Colorado).
Our Services
What Our Caregivers Provide
Non-medical, non-skilled care — the everyday, hands-on support that helps a former worker stay safe, comfortable and independent at home.
Personal Care
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Grooming and personal hygiene
- Mobility support
- Toileting and incontinence care
- Skin care and positioning
Daily Living Support
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Laundry services
- Medication reminders
- Shopping and errands
Companionship
- Conversation and social engagement
- Mental stimulation activities
- Transportation to appointments
- Help staying connected to family
- Overnight and live-in care
24/7 Care Options
- Around-the-clock shifts
- Live-in caregiver arrangements
- Overnight monitoring
- Complex care coordination
- Respite for family caregivers
Why Families Choose Us
Why families choose Colorado CareAssist
You have choices in home care, and every family deserves a provider they can trust. Families choose us for our local roots, our consistency and our credentials:
BBB A+ Accredited
Better Business Bureau A+ rating and a Caring Star 2026 agency (Caring.com). Credentials that reduce risk for families.
American Board Certified
American Board of Home Care certified — meeting the industry's highest standards for quality and compliance.
4.8-Star Google Rating
4.8-star average Google rating from the families we serve. Real reviews from real families.
Locally Owned
Family-owned and operated across roughly nine Front Range counties. We know this community because we live in it.
Careful Caregiver Matching
We match caregivers carefully to each client's needs and personality. Steady, reliable scheduling you can count on.
Rocky Flats Community Roots
Rooted in the Rocky Flats community — we serve the neighbors who did this work in Arvada, Westminster, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Broomfield, and more.
★★★★★Colorado Care Assist has been such a blessing for my family. Living far away I’m not able to give my loved one the attention and care that Colorado Care Assist does.
Ready to Discuss EEOICPA Care?
Contact us today for a free consultation. We'll explain the EEOICPA process, help you understand your options, and create a personalized care plan.
Serving former Rocky Flats and DOE workers throughout Arvada, Westminster, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Broomfield, Northglenn, Thornton, Lakewood, Denver, Boulder and the Front Range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About EEOICPA Home Care
What is EEOICPA?
The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act is a federal program run by the U.S. Department of Labor. It compensates former nuclear-weapons and Department of Energy workers — and eligible survivors — who developed certain radiation- or toxin-related illnesses. Once a claim is accepted, the covered worker receives a lump-sum award and lifetime medical benefits for the accepted condition, which can include approved in-home care.
How is EEOICPA in-home care paid for?
When your claim is accepted and your physician documents the need, the Department of Labor authorizes a set number of hours and pays the enrolled provider for approved services at 100% under its fee schedule. There is no copay and no out-of-pocket cost to the covered worker for authorized care. It is a benefit you earned through your service.
I worked at Rocky Flats. Could I qualify?
Many former Rocky Flats workers do. Workers there during a defined period are part of a designated Special Exposure Cohort, which can simplify approval for certain cancers. Eligibility is determined by the Department of Labor, not by us. The best first steps are to speak with the DOL EEOICPA Resource Center in Westminster and your treating physician. We're also glad to help your family understand the process.
How do I actually get in-home care started once my claim is accepted?
Your treating physician documents medical necessity on the Department of Labor's home-health forms — including a Letter of Medical Necessity that specifies the level of care and hours per day — and names a home-care provider. Once the Department of Labor authorizes the hours, care can begin. We can serve as your named provider and help coordinate the paperwork with your doctor's office.
What kind of care does Colorado CareAssist provide?
We provide non-medical, non-skilled care: personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, transportation, companionship and around-the-clock support when authorized. This is the attendant and companion care most commonly authorized under EEOICPA when a physician documents the need.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve the Colorado Front Range — the Denver metro (including Arvada, Westminster, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Broomfield, Northglenn, Thornton and Lakewood), Boulder and Colorado Springs — across roughly nine counties. Call (303) 757-1777 for the Denver metro and Boulder, or (719) 428-3999 for southern Colorado.
Do you also work with veterans?
Yes. Colorado CareAssist is a VA Community Care provider, and veterans may qualify for in-home care through the VA. Ask our team and we'll help you understand your options.
How do I reach your EEOICPA care team?
Call (303) 757-1777 (Denver metro & Boulder) or (719) 428-3999 (southern Colorado), or visit coloradocareassist.com. We'll answer your questions, explain the process and help your family take the next step.
Take the Next Step
Questions About EEOICPA Benefits?
Our team specializes in EEOICPA home care. Call for a free consultation.