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
About Black Lung Program
Latest Program Highlights
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.
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
Use the following links to access guidance and resources related to the Black Lung program.
Black Lung Procedure
Black Lung Bulletins
Black Lung Circulars
Black Lung Procedure Manual Exhibits
Black Lung Transmittals
Black Lung Industry Notices
DCMWC Social Media Toolkit