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Who should file a claim?
Any person who filed a valid Proof of Claim with the Bankruptcy Court is eligible to file.
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What are my options when filing with the Trust?
You must choose between two methods of filing a claim: the Discounted Cash Payment (DCP) or Individualized Review Claim (IRC).
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How do I file a claim?
You may either request a claim package from the Trust by calling the HelpLine at (888) 872-3160, or download and print the claim forms on the web site.
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What is the difference between a Proof of Claim and a Celotex Trust claim?
The Proof of Claim consists of information that was provided to the Bankruptcy Court to register an individual claim against Celotex Corp or Carey Canada Inc.
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How do I complete a claim if I am a relative of a person who worked with Celotex or Carey Canada products and I am the injured party?
Claim pages (including Part 5) should be completed with your information.
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Is there a deadline for submitting a claim form?
There isn’t a deadline for filing other than the requirements imposed by your state’s applicable statute of limitations or the notification and election of Trust processing prior to a trial.
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Can I file both a Discounted Cash Payment claim and an Individualized Review Claim?
No, claimants may choose one filing option.

Do you accept claim submissions by fax as well as mail?
The only claims acceptable by fax are for exigent health status and those with upcoming trial dates.
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What materials are needed to file a claim?
In addition to a completed claim form, medical and exposure documentation supporting the alleged injury is required.
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Do I need an attorney to file my claim so I can be paid?
No. Any individual with a valid asbestos-related injury can file a claim.
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What is the difference between a Discounted Cash Payment (DCP) claim and an Individualized Review Claim (IRC)?
The differences between the two claim options are detailed in pages 1-3 of the Instructions for Filing a Claim.

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How are claims assigned for review?
A claim is assigned for review based on the outlined schedule in the Claims Resolution Procedures and
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When will my claim be reviewed?
From the day your claim is received by the Trust, a Discounted Cash Payment (DCP) claim takes approximately 15 months to be processed; an Individualized Review Claim (IRC) takes
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The physician has noted the injured party's shortness of breath and need for oxygen. Are PFT’s still required to qualify for Disabling Bilateral Interstitial (DBI) lung disease?
Yes, the Claims Resolution Procedures require PFT reports to support this disease.

I provided proof of product exposure to the bankruptcy court. Why am I being asked for product information on my Celotex claim form?
Not all the records from the bankruptcy have been supplied to the Trust.

Most of my clients were employed at the same company. Do I need to supply the nature of exposure and products for each claim?
Yes, however if you have a large number of claimants that have the same employer you may supplement occupational information on a separate document.

The medical records submitted provide a detailed explanation of how exposure to asbestos occurred. Can this be used in conjunction with exposure page information?
Yes, please notify the Trust in writing of this request.

What can I do if I don’t know what Celotex or Carey Canada product I was exposed to?
Unfortunately, the Trust cannot assist you with product information. The individual filing the claim is responsible for obtaining
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Will you review a claim if the injured party died before a physical exam was obtained?
The Claims Resolution Procedures require either a physical exam or review of a physical exam.
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How do I respond to a claim deficiency?
You may send your reply to the Trust’s mailing address or you may enter your login identification to clear your deficiency on the web site.

What happens to a claim that has an Administrative Hold?
The claim cannot be processed until the Administrative Hold is removed by the Trust.
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How long does it take to review my response to a deficiency after it is received by the Trust?
After the Trust receives your response, it is processed in a First In First Out order, similar to when your claim was first received.
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When I am supplementing claim information or responding to a deficiency, do I need to resubmit the claim form?
No, please send only the additional information/documentation and include the injured party's name and Social Security number.

I received a letter about my claim but I do not understand what is being requested, how can I get help?
You may reference our Respond to a Letter link under Resources on the navigation bar of our web site.
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I received a letter stating that the product name(s) I provided was generic. What does this mean?
We need the name(s) of the specific Celotex or Carey Canada product(s) that you were exposed to.
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Why are the medical records I previously submitted unacceptable?
Most common explanations include the following: the records submitted do not give evidence that a physical exam was performed or there may not be a diagnosis for the injury that was alleged on the claim form.

Why is the chest x-ray I previously submitted unacceptable?
Most common explanations include the following: the physician failed to specify the distribution of his/her findings or the findings on the most recently dated chest x-ray are unilateral.

The physician has diagnosed Asbestosis and I have provided a chest x-ray indicating bilateral pleural plaques. Why is my claim being denied?
The alleged injury is Asbestosis, which occurs in the interstitium (inside lining) of the lung.

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What does it mean to defer a claim?
Deferral is an appropriate election when a claim is pressing against a statute of limitation, but the claim is not ready to review because it is missing necessary documentation.
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How do I defer a claim?
The Trust requires written notification of the claimant's name and Social Security number and an expression of the claimant’s intent to defer the claim.

Is there a deadline when I must activate the deferred claim?
The Trust currently does not have any deadlines for when deferred claims must be activated.
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How do I activate a previously deferred claim?
You must notify the Trust in writing that you no longer want the claim deferred and forward any supporting documentation for the claim.
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What is the Trust’s current payment percentage for an Individualized Review Claim (IRC) and how often does it change?
The Trustees and their advisors review the payment percentage annually to ensure that there are sufficient funds to pay all current and future claimants.
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When are settlement payments made?
Typically within 1-2 months after the executed release is returned to the Trust,
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What is the dollar amount that can be received for a claim?
The Instructions for Filing a Claim provide the payment amount for a Discounted Cash Payment (DCP) claim in each disease category.
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What can delay the process of my release(s) after I have returned it to the Trust?
Information that is missing, such as signatures and Social Security numbers, will delay the payment process.
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Can I request a reprint of a release if it becomes lost, damaged, etc?
Yes. You must notify the Trust in writing, either by mail or email.

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How do I initiate an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?
The claimant must send a written request to the Trust’s mailing or email address.
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Can I research my claims online using the claim number assigned by our law firm rather than the Celotex claim number?
Yes, you can provide the Trust with a disk containing the injured parties names, Social Security numbers and the corresponding claim numbers assigned by your law firm.

I received a letter stating that I did not file a Proof of Claim. What information do I need to provide so the issue can be resolved?
You were required to file a Proof of Claim by the Bankruptcy Court on or before the established Bar Date of March 15, 1996.
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How do I withdraw a claim?
Submit written notification requesting the claim to be withdrawn.

What happens if the injured party died after the claim was filed?
The Trust needs to know the identity of the person who will act on behalf of the deceased injured person.
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Why can’t you release information about my claim to me if I have an attorney?
The Trust can only provide information about a claim to the authorized representative that appears on the claim form.
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An attorney does not represent me; can I appoint another person to contact the Trust with questions about my claim?
The Trust cannot release information about your claim to anyone other than the authorized representative unless you appoint a "Contact" person. A Contact can retrieve information about your claim but cannot make changes to your claim. If there is a person that you would like to appoint as a Contact, request this in writing to the Trust.
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What if my address changes while my claim is in the process of being evaluated?
You must notify the Trust either in writing at P.O. Box 1036, Wilmington, DE 19899-1036 or by email at helpline@celotextrust.com.

Can I change the option type of my claim after I have filed?
Yes. You must submit a request in writing. Supplemental medical and exposure information may be required.

I am an attorney representing an injured party, what should I do if my client is diagnosed with an additional injury after I have already submitted the claim form?
Provide the Trust with an amended page three of the claim form or the date of diagnosis and name of the new injury. In addition, supporting medical documents are required.
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What does it mean if my claim is on "DV" or Definite Statute of Limitation Violation hold?
This means that your claim has been reviewed for statute of limitations compliance as outlined in Section 7.12 of the Claims Resolution Procedures and a letter was sent to you outlining why the statute was not met.
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