What is the National Supplemental Screening Program (NSSP)?
The National Supplemental Screening Program (NSSP) is a health screening program for former U.S. Department of Energy workers.
You may be eligible for free medical testing if:
- You are a former DOE worker
- You left work more than 5 years ago
- You may have worked with hazardous substances
- You may have been exposed to radiation
Information on this Web site will help you determine if you qualify for this program and if so, will direct you to the information you need to enroll.
You can also get all the information you need from the NSSP brochure.
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Am I eligible?
To be eligible for free medical screening under this program, you must have been:
- A former DOE employee, contractor, or subcontractor who worked at one of these facilities:
- A production worker who worked at one of these facilities:
- Workers who no longer live in the vicinity of a regional DOE Former Worker Program may be referred to the NSSP.
- Former workers who wish to be seen by their own personal physician may be referred to the NSSP.
If you worked at one of the facilities listed below, please click on your facility for contact information:
You should consider enrolling for this free medical screening if you meet the eligibility criteria and if you worked with one or more of the following substances:
- Metals:
- Chemicals/Solvents:
- Radioactive Materials:
- Other Substances:
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What can I receive?
One of the main benefits to enrolling in the NSSP is that the medical screening conducted by health professionals may identify health issues before symptoms occur.
It is also important to note that your health information is protected under the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996.
There are many benefits to be gained from medical screening. If you enroll in the NSSP, you will receive the following benefits at no cost to you:
- A customized medical screening based on your work history and work site risks.
- Exam results reviewed by one of the country’s best medical centers and experts in occupational health.
- Immediate notification about critical health issues, if found
- A summary of screening results and educational materials about the health risks identified in the screening.
- Recommendations for physician follow-up.
You will also receive access to The National Jewish Medical and Research Center Health Hazard Information Line for medical questions.
This Health Hazard Information Line provides workers access to information about common health hazards related to work in DOE nuclear weapons facilities. This free service provides callers with the ability to speak to a nurse with knowledge regarding health issues associated with potential hazardous exposures at DOE facilities and the provisions of the NSSP.
You can contact the Health Hazard Information Line by calling toll-free at 1-800-708-8931 or e-mailing the LUNG LINE. Individuals who wish to enroll will be directed to the toll-free NSSP enrollment line at 1-866-812-6703.
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How do I enroll?
If you are eligible for the NSSP, you have these options for enrollment and completion of your NSSP Health and Exposure History Enrollment Survey.
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When using the online enrollment form, you will still be contacted by NSSP enrollment staff to collect additional information that is necessary to complete your enrollment. If you wish to begin the self enrollment process, click here for the online form.
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Call ORAU toll-free at 1-866-812-6703 to speak to a NSSP representative. |
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E-mail NSSP@orau.org for more information or to have a form mailed to you. Be sure to include your name, address, and phone number. |
If you have questions regarding these options, please feel free to contact ORAU toll-free at 1-866-812-6703.
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Screening Exam
The screening exam provides a health and exposure history questionnaire to determine possible occupational health effects such as:
- Hearing loss
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Chronic respiratory disease
- Some forms of cancer
The medical screening includes:
- Physical exam
- Blood testing
- Lung function test
- Chest x-ray
- Audiogram (hearing test)
In addition there are special exams available for workers exposed to various substances such as:
- Beryllium
- Asbestos
- Epoxy resins
- Radioactive substances
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Contact Us
You can contact us with any question by calling toll-free at 1-866-812-6703 or e-mailing NSSP@orau.org.
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NSSP Mission
In 1993, the U.S. Congress enacted Public Law 102-484, Section 3162 directing the U.S. Department of Energy to initiate a program to evaluate the health of former DOE workers who may have been exposed to hazardous substances at work. DOE, through its Office of Health, has sponsored beryllium screening for former workers from many sites; a surveillance program for Rocky Flats radiation workers; and several former worker, site-specific, health screening programs.
The newest initiative is called the National Supplemental Screening Program. It is operated by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) and its partners; the National Jewish Medical and Research Center (NJMRC); and Comprehensive Health Services, Inc (CHS). These organizations are highly respected for their expertise and capabilities in occupational medicine.
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ORAU is a university consortium leveraging the scientific strength of major research institutions to advance science and education by partnering with national laboratories, government agencies, and private industry. (more) |
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For 8 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Hospitals" ranked National Jewish #1 in the nation for excellence in treating respiratory diseases, and first in reputation among pulmonary specialists. NJMRC is also rated among the top 10 independent biomedical research centers. Physicians from NJMRC will be involved in designing appropriate examinations for former DOE workers and will be reviewing all the testing results. (more) |
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Fully equipped occupational medicine clinics operated by Comprehensive Health Services are located within 60 miles of every zip code in the United States. Having a clinic close to a worker's home will allow many former DOE workers the opportunity to have a medical screening exam. (more) |
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Occupational HealthLink supports worker health by providing an innovative and secure electronic infrastructure that assists in the administration of medical screening programs thus resulting in accurate, prompt, facilitation of services. (more) |
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These pages were developed under contract number DE-AC05-06OR23100
between Oak Ridge Associated Universities and the U.S. Department of Energy. |
