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§23-4B-7. Administration

The Coal-Workers Pneumoconiosis Fund shall be administered by the Insurance Commissioner, who shall employ any employees and contract with any parties necessary to discharge his or her duties and responsibilities under this article. All payments of salaries and expenses of the employees and all expenses peculiar to the administration of this article shall be made […]

§23-4B-9. Closure of Coal-Workers Pneumoconiosis Fund

Upon the termination of the former Workers Compensation Commission, the Coal-Workers Pneumoconiosis Fund shall close to new subscribers. All claims payment obligations, including indemnity benefits, medical benefits, administrative, and all other expenses necessary for the administration and defense of claims, where the date of last exposure is on or before December 31, 2005, without regard […]

§23-4B-2. Coal-Workers Pneumoconiosis Fund Established

For the relief of persons who are entitled to receive benefits by virtue of Title IV of the federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as amended, for claims incurred under said Act, including all claims where the date of last exposure is on or before December 31, 2005, without regard to the […]

§23-4B-3. To Whom Benefits Paid

Only those classes of persons who are entitled to benefits under Title IV of the federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as amended, for claims incurred under said Act, including all claims where the date of last exposure is on or before December 31, 2005, without regard to the date the claim […]

§23-4B-4. Who May Subscribe

Only those employers who are subject to the provisions of Title IV of the federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as amended, may elect to subscribe to the Coal-Workers Pneumoconiosis Fund to insure the liability imposed upon such employers under the provisions of Title IV of the Act. Coverage by the Coal-Workers […]

§23-4B-5. Payment of Benefits

Upon receipt of an order of compensation issued pursuant to a claim for benefits filed under the provisions of Title IV of the federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as amended, for claims incurred under said Act, including all claims where the date of last exposure is on or before December 31, […]