Rule lifecycle · RIN:1240-AA16
Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers
Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Office of Worker's Compensation Programs — observed across 3 documents over 693 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The rule lets coal mining companies self-insure their workers' black lung benefits instead of buying coverage from insurance companies. Mine operators who choose this path must maintain large cash reserves and file new compliance reports, or continue buying traditional insurance.
First seen
Jan 19, 2023
Last seen
Dec 12, 2024
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
693d
Effective on
Monday, January 13, 2025
Stage timeline
Proposed·Jan 19, 2023
Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers
comments close Mar 20, 2023#2023-00534
Proposed·Mar 7, 2023
Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers
comments close Apr 19, 2023#2023-04322
Final·Dec 12, 2024
Black Lung Benefits Act: Authorization of Self-Insurers
effective Jan 13, 2025#2024-28848