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Easier Benefits for Miners' Families with Black Lung Disease

This law simplifies the process for families of deceased miners to claim black lung benefits by establishing legal presumptions regarding the cause of death. It also creates a program to cover legal and medical expenses for claimants, aiming to reduce financial burdens on families.
Key points
Simplifies obtaining benefits for families of miners who died from black lung disease, by presuming the death was due to the disease if the miner was totally disabled by it.
Allows reimbursement for legal and medical costs incurred during the claims process, reducing financial strain on families.
Mandates government reviews on benefit adequacy, impact of interim payments, and re-filing options, potentially leading to future improvements.
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Additional Information
Relief for Survivors of Miners Act of 2021
Print number: S 757
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Process start date: 2021-03-16