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• Lung Transplants Must Be Preapproved (September 27, 2006)
• Federal Black Lung Benefits Are Not Taxable
• Compliance Guide To The Black Lung Act
• Compliance and Assistance for Coal Mine Operators and Insurance Carriers
• Announcement For Physicians and Pharmacy Providers Regarding Oxycontin (June 11,2001)
• Announcement For Physicians and DME Providers of Medical Care to Federal Black Lung Miner Beneficiaries
• Announcement For Ambulance Services (August 11, 2005)
• Information on Bill Processing for the Federal Black Lung Program
• Forms
• Black Lung Monthly Benefit Rates for Calendar Year 2007
• Black Lung Material in the Administrative Law Judges' Library
  Material includes Newsletters on Recent Significant Decisions, Recent  Supreme Court Decisions, Black Lung Desk Book, and the Judges' Benchbook.
• Black Lung Benefits Act
• Regulations Implementing the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as Amended [Rules and Regulations] [effective 01/19/2001]
  • Part 1 (PDF)
  • Part 2 (PDF)
  • Part 3 (PDF)
  • Part 4 (PDF)
• Program and District Offices
• FAQs . . .(Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Medical Benefits)
• Fact Sheet
• Mission Statement
• Customer Service Plan
• Pulmonary Functions Standards and Tables