Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation (DCMWC)
Claimants and Representatives
Coal miners totally disabled by pneumoconiosis arising out of coal mine employment, as well as survivors of coal miners whose deaths are attributable to the disease, may file claims under the Black Lung Benefits Act. The Act also covers eligible active or retired miners receiving treatment for lung diseases related to pneumoconiosis.
What You Need to Know
- Claimants: You should have received a welcome letter with information on accessing our system as well as your ID card. If you have appointed an authorized representative, you will receive a letter with their login credentials. You must pass this information along to your representative.
- Authorized Representatives: As noted above, your login credentials will be mailed directly to the claimant. Please ask the claimant for this information. You will need to register through OWCP Connect and then will register with the new bill processing system.
- ID Cards: Claimants must present their DCMWC ID card to their medical provider at each appointment. The provider will need the claimant case ID number on the card.
- Provider Search: Click here to find a medical provider near you who is actively enrolled with the Office of Workers’ Compensation.