Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation (DCMWC)
About the Black Lung Program
The Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation, or Federal Black Lung Program, administers claims filed under the Black Lung Benefits Act. The Act provides compensation to coal miners who are totally disabled by pneumoconiosis arising out of coal mine employment, and to survivors of coal miners whose deaths are attributable to the disease. The Act also provides eligible miners with medical coverage for the treatment of lung diseases related to pneumoconiosis.
Contacts
- DCMWC Offices and Leadership
- Central Mail Room (mailing address for claims information)
- General Inquiries (for claim-specific inquiries, please contact the appropriate District Office)
- 1-800-347-2502
- TTY: 1-877-889-5627
- DCMWC-public@dol.gov
