USG (United States Gypsum) asbestos trust: payment percentage and values
For each disease on an approved claim, the United States Gypsum (USG) Asbestos Trust pays 10% of the set amount.
- Value for mesothelioma
- $155,000
- Percentage paid now
- 10%
- Amount a mesothelioma claim receives
- $15,500
What the USG (United States Gypsum) trust pays on claims
| Disease level | Set amount | Paid at 10% |
|---|---|---|
| Mesothelioma | $155,000 | $15,500 |
| Lung cancer | $45,000 | $4,500 |
| Other cancer (throat, stomach, colon) | $15,000 | $1,500 |
| Severe asbestosis | $30,000 | $3,000 |
| Asbestosis or pleural disease (higher level) | $8,300 | $830 |
| Asbestosis or pleural disease (lower level) | $2,625 | $263 |
These fixed sums apply when the trust uses its faster review process. If a claim gets a detailed, individual review, the value might go up or down.
Record of the USG (United States Gypsum) trust
| Rate in effect since | June 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rate before that | 11% |
| Status | Active, paying claims |
| Company behind it | United States Gypsum Company |
| Net assets | $851.5 million, as of December 31, 2022 |
| Set up | 2006 |
| Bankruptcy case | No. 01-02094 |
| Claims handled by | Delaware Claims Processing Facility (DCPF) |
| Other trusts' rates | Asbestos trust fund list |
| Trust website | The USG (United States Gypsum) trust's own site |
Ask whether a claim fits the USG (United States Gypsum) trust and the other trusts in the work history.
Items made by United States Gypsum Company
| Sheetrock | Durabond Joint Compound |
| Perf-A-Tape | Red Top Structo-Lite |
| Audicote Acoustical Plaster | Ceiling Tile |
| Glatex Asbestos Cement Siding | Asbestos Felts & Covering |
Proof is needed for a claim that the person worked near or with these products.
Claim filing instructions for the USG (United States Gypsum) trust
- Get a written diagnosis from a doctor, backed by an exam or pathology report.
- Collect documents showing the person worked around or with company products, like sales, construction, or job records.
- The Delaware Claims Processing Facility (DCPF) handles claims for the USG (United States Gypsum) trust and manages Trust Online, the online filing system. Submit the claim using the specific form from the trust and attach those documents.
- Submit claims to all other trusts linked to the worker's history together, since every trust covers just a portion.
Other trusts that have paid for drywall and joint compound
| Trust | Share paid today | Mesothelioma claim pays now |
|---|---|---|
| Bondex | 29.5% | $23,600 |
| National Gypsum | 45% | $10,125 |
| Kaiser Gypsum | 62% | Valued case by case |
| ARTRA | 0.7% | $1,925 |
The payment percentage comes from the trust's payment notice, while scheduled values are on the trust's claim value page. Product details are from mesothelioma.com; trust records come from AsbestosTrusts.org (CC BY 4.0) and update monthly.