Citing unfair claims acceptance and management, among other issues, federal legislation that would change the way injured workers' claims are handled under the 50-year-old Black Lung Benefits Act is now being considered by Congress.
S.B. 4511, introduced July 13, aims to “ensure that claims for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act are processed in a fair and timely manner, to better protect miners from pneumoconiosis.”
The bill cites a number of issues with black lung claims, including a lack of legal representation for claimants facing a “complex and potentially ...
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