Black Lung Benefits Program: Lack of Resolution on Coal Operator Self-Insurance Increases Financial Risk to Trust Fund
May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
Here are excerpts:
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Fast Facts
The federal Black Lung Disability Trust Fund pays benefits to coal miners in certain circumstances, such as when the liable mine operator doesn't pay. But the Trust consistently borrows from the Treasury's general fund to cover costs.
The Department of Labor oversees the self-insurance progr . . .
Here are excerpts:
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Fast Facts
The federal Black Lung Disability Trust Fund pays benefits to coal miners in certain circumstances, such as when the liable mine operator doesn't pay. But the Trust consistently borrows from the Treasury's general fund to cover costs.
The Department of Labor oversees the self-insurance progr . . .