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Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation (DCMWC)

Black Lung Program Statistics

The Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation frequently receives requests for program information.  Please note that the Department of Labor may not have statistics for direct comparisons between claims filed under Part B and Part C of the Black Lung Benefits Act.  Part B benefits were administered by the Social Security Administration until 1978, and SSA reports those expenditures on a calendar year basis, not the fiscal year (October – September) used by DOL.  Some of the most frequently requested statistics may be accessed on-line by following the links provided below. 

• Funding and Disbursements of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund FY 2006
• Black Lung Program Costs under Part C FY 1997-2006
• Adjudication of New and Refiled Claims FY 2006
• Beneficiaries and expenditures by state under Part C
• Benefits currently payable under Part B FY 1970-2006

For more information, contact DCMWC-Public@dol.gov.