Who can file a ROD?

The Trustees will review disputes involving employees or pensioners and their surviving spouses, of employers who have contributed to the UMWA-BCOA ROD Trust. To view the list of contributors to the UMWA-BCOA ROD Trust click here. A UMWA-BCOA ROD Trust employer may also file a ROD. The Trustees will also review disputes concerning pensioners and their surviving spouses who are eligible to receive coverage under the Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefits Act of 1992 (Coal Act). A Coal Act employer may also file a ROD. In general, a pensioner whose pension effective date is October 1, 1994, or earlier may be covered under the Coal Act.