Faster Black Lung Benefits Payments for Miners
New rules aim to ensure that miners suffering from black lung disease or their families receive benefits more quickly. If a liability determination for benefits is not made within 60 days, payments will be made from a fund, preventing long waits. This act seeks to improve the financial situation of those affected by the disease, providing support without undue delay.
Key points
Miners with black lung disease or their families will receive benefits from a fund if liability is not determined within 60 days.
Payments from the fund do not relieve the responsible employer from future repayment obligations.
The act aims to speed up access to financial support for individuals affected by mining-related lung disease.
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