BP will transfer responsibility for individual and business claims relating to the BP Oil Spill to the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF) on August 23.
In order to clarify the next steps and to ensure an orderly and efficient transfer of files and data, BP announced the following:
- BP will accept new claims into its system through Wednesday, August 18. From August 19 - 22, individuals and businesses will be asked to file a claim when the GCCF is operational on August 23.
- BP's Immediate Action Claims Team will continue to operate through Sunday, August 22, for existing claimants only. This team can be contacted at (800) 573-8249 and will work with those who have real emergencies with regard to an existing claim.
- Government entity claims will continue to be handled by BP's claims team. Effective August 23, the contact information for government entity claims is: online, www.bp.com/governmentclaims; by email, governmentclaims@worleyco.com; by mail, Government Entity Claims and Funding Requests, 1905 W. Thomas Street; Suite D-358, Hammond, LA 70401; by phone, (877) 710-4064; and by fax, (800) 810-5650.
