Web Portals

The Claimant Online Access Link (C.O.A.L.) Mine portal (electronic document submission portal) allows stakeholders to electronically submit documents to their imaged Black Lung case file, eliminating the delays associated with postal mail.

Access the OWCP Medical Bill Processing portal for information about and status of submitted medical bills associated with Black Lung claims.

C.O.A.L. Mine Portal
OWCP Medical Bill Processing Portal

Laws & Related Materials

Use the following links to access information about the Black Lung Benefits Act and the regulations governing the program.

Black Lung Benefits Act
Black Lung Regulations
Historical Information - Selected Statutory, Regulatory and Judicial History

Program Guidance & Resources