ADVISORY
The deadline to file all Claim Forms in the Seafood Compensation Program was January 22, 2013. If you have a Seafood claim that you have not yet submitted but wish to file now, you should do so immediately. The Claims Administrator will evaluate all untimely filings to determine whether they meet an approved deadline exception. We cannot guarantee that your late filing will be accepted into the Seafood Compensation Program. The Claims Administrator will notify you of the outcome of your claim’s timeliness review.
Important Announcement Regarding Approved Policies
Under the terms of the Deepwater Horizon Economic and Property Damage Settlement Agreement (“Settlement Agreement”), the Claims Administrator is charged with the duty to “faithfully implement and administer the Settlement, according to its terms and procedures, for the benefit of the Economic Class, consistent with this Agreement, and/or as agreed to by the Parties and/or as approved by the Court.” (Section 4.3.1 of the Settlement Agreement). Further, the Claims Administrator is charged with the responsibility to “work with Economic Class Members . . . to facilitate . . . assembly and submission of Claims Forms, including all supporting documentation necessary to process Claims Forms under the applicable Claims Processes . . . [and to] provide Economic Class Members with assistance, information, opportunities and notice so that the Economic Class Member has the best opportunity to be determined eligible for and receive the Settlement Payment(s) to which the Economic Class Member is entitled under the terms of this Agreement.” (Section 4.3.7 of the Settlement Agreement). In accordance with these provisions, the Claims Administrator has adopted numerous policies affecting the administrator of claims under the Settlement Program. Click Here for more information regarding these Approved Policies.
Important Announcement Regarding BEL Processing Stay
On March 4, 2013, the Claims Administrator resumed processing all Business Economic Loss claims. Click here for important information.
Important Announcement Regarding Structured Settlement Option
On January 30, 2013, the Court issued an Order Providing for Structured Settlement Option and Amendment to Release, which will provide claimants with payable claims with the option to elect a Structured Settlement. For more information about this Structured Settlement option click here. If you are considering this Structured Settlement option, you must read the instructions before responding to your Eligibility Notice.
The Economic & Property Damages Settlement resolves certain economic loss and property damage claims related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. If you are included in this Settlement, you could receive money if you were harmed by the oil spill in one or more of the following categories:
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On December 21, 2012, the Court issued an Order and Reasons and Order and Judgment certifying the Economic and Property Settlement Class and granting final approval of the Economic and Property Damages Settlement Agreement.
If you received a 60% Final Payment Offer during the GCCF/Transition and would like information on your options, including how to request the 40% balance now in exchange for an Executed Release, click here.
If you were a clean-up worker or a resident of certain coastal areas after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, you may also be included in the Medical Benefits Settlement. To learn more, click "Go to Medical Settlement Website" in the bar above.
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Email any questions you have about the Economic & Property Damages Settlement to Questions@dhecc.com.