DOL Sets Benefit-Assistance Events for Black Lung Disease Cases

The U.S. Department of Labor's federal Black Lung Program has set outreach events for current and former coal miners with disabilities related to black lung disease in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. Miners' families and survivors are invited to attend as well. The Labor Department's Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation provides benefits for about 5,000 people in Kentucky, 200 in Indiana and 300 in Illinois. The outreach events are meant to ensure timely benefits through assistance in determining eligibility, filing claims and receiving information ...