The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act makes it easier for coal miners and their families to get benefits for black lung disease. It streamlines the claims process and ensures benefits keep pace with rising living costs.
If you are a coal miner with black lung disease, this bill could help you get benefits faster and in a fairer way.
Who this affects
Coal miners · Dependent family members
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill helps miners and their families file claims for black lung benefits more easily.
2It ensures that miners receive timely assistance and legal support for their claims.
3The bill improves how benefits are adjusted for inflation to keep up with living costs.
4It aims to reduce delays in processing claims for black lung disease benefits.
5The legislation establishes a new office to oversee workers' compensation programs.
