Federal Black Lung Claims: The Real Cost of Coal
The Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA) was passed by Congress in 1969 to fill the gaps left by state Workers’ Compensation programs. It provides financial and medical support to miners suffering from black lung and compensates their surviving dependents. Employers and insurers typically cover these costs, but if a company… Read More
Apr. 3, 2025 • 6 min. read