Black Lung Benefits Act

The Black Lung Benefits Act is an act specifically designed to compensate coal miners who develop pneumoconiosis, or Black Lung.

Black Lung is caused by inhaling coal dust for long periods of time. Older coal miners are more likely to show symptoms of Black Lung since younger workers are protected by the more rigid safety standards now implemented in mines after the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969. The name Black Lung comes from the black look of miners’ lungs as compared to healthy pink lungs of other people.

Younger miners do still run the risk of developing Black Lung. Coal dust can still build up within the lungs, causing the lungs to stop working as effectively.

Symptoms of Black Lung include:

Shortness of breath
Thickening and scarring of the lungs
Heart failure
Emphysema
Enlargement of the heart on the right side

Unfortunately, there is no cure for Black Lung. Miners diagnosed with the disease can prevent further injury by removing themselves from dust exposure immediately.

The Black Lung Benefits Act covers:

Cost of treatment
Services and supplies related to the illness
Disability
Benefits to eligible survivors/dependents

Treatment for Black Lung patients include prescription drugs, doctor and hospital visits, and any home nursing or medical equipment.

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Black Lung Benefits Act The Black Lung Benefits Act is an act specifically designed to compensate coal miners who develop pneumoconiosis, or Black Lung. Black Lung is caused by inhaling coal dust for long periods of time. Older coal miners are more likely to show symptoms of Black Lung since younger workers are protected by the more rigid safety standards now implemented in mines after the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969. The name Black Lung comes from the black look of miners’ lungs as compared to healthy pink lungs of other people. Younger miners do still run the risk of developing Black Lung. Coal dust can still build up within the lungs, causing the lungs to stop working as effectively. Symptoms of Black Lung include: Shortness of breath Thickening and scarring of the lungs Heart failure Emphysema Enlargement of the heart on the right side Unfortunately, there is no cure for Black Lung. Miners diagnosed with the disease can prevent further injury by removing themselves from dust exposure immediately. The Black Lung Benefits Act covers: Cost of treatment Services and supplies related to the illness Disability Benefits to eligible survivors/dependents Treatment for Black Lung patients include prescription drugs, doctor and hospital visits, and any home nursing or medical equipment.