Coal Mine Workers' Compensation

Department Of Labor, Office Of Workers Compensation Program

To provide benefits to coal miners who have become totally disabled due to coal workers' pneumoconiosis, and to the surviving spouse and other surviving dependents of miners who have died of this disease.

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Helps coal miners with lung diseases get compensation and medical coverage. It also supports families of miners who died from these conditions.

Quick Facts

Funding
$793 - $1,587.1
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Health & Biomedical Research
Organization
Department Of Labor, Office Of Workers Compensation Program

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What Is This Program?

The Federal Black Lung Program administers claims filed under the Black Lung Benefits Act. The Act provides compensation to coal miners who are totally disabled by pneumoconiosis arising out of coal mine employment, and to survivors of coal miners whose deaths are attributable to the disease. The Act also provides eligible miners with medical coverage for the treatment of lung diseases related to pneumoconiosis.

What Benefits Are Offered?

direct financial assistancemedical

Provides monthly financial compensation and comprehensive medical benefits for lung diseases (pneumoconiosis) to coal miners totally disabled by the disease, and to survivors whose deaths are attributable to it. Medical benefits cover doctor appointments, hospitalizations, home and residential health care services, medical appliances, supplies, and prescription medications.

Who Is Eligible?

Region: United States

Other Criteria: coal miners totally disabled by pneumoconiosis arising out of coal mine employment, survivors of coal miners whose deaths are attributable to pneumoconiosis, active or retired miners, individuals filing on behalf of a minor child or someone under a legal or physical impairment

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Complete Form CM-911 for active miners or Form CM-912 for survivors
  • Create an OWCP Connect account
  • Complete the identity-proofing process
  • Submit the application via the C.O.A.L. Mine portal or mail it to the Central Mail Room
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://coalmine.dol.gov/
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
March 2024New applications for benefits may be submitted
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • CM-911, Miner's Claim for Benefits
  • CM-912, Survivor's Claim for Benefits
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Written statement from lay representatives is required.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • doctor appointments
  • hospitalizations
  • home and residential health care services
  • medical appliances
  • supplies
  • prescription medications
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
Yes

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • CM-911, Miner's Claim for Benefits
  • CM-912, Survivor's Claim for Benefits
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

DCMWC-PUBLIC@dol.gov
(202) 693-0046.

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This program offers funding up to $1,587.1 (minimum $793).

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