Important Note: The Funds does not process claims related to Black Lung disease. To ensure proper handling, these claims should be submitted to either the U.S. Department of Labor or the Responsible Mine Operator (RMO) as follows:
Billing Instructions for Department of Labor (DOL) Black Lung benefits:
Claims for treatment of Black Lung for beneficiaries who have Black Lung benefits through the Department of Labor (DOL) must be billed to the DOL Black Lung Program first. A beneficiary who has coverage through DOL will have a Black Lung Benefits Identification Card (BLBIC).
To Bill Medical Claims to DOL
[email protected] or
Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation (DCMWC)
U.S. Department of Labor OWCP/DCMWC
P.O. Box 8307
London, KY 40742-8307
For DOL Medical Claim Inquiries call: 1-866-664-5581
To Bill Pharmacy Claims to DOL
U.S. Department of Labor OWCP/DCMWC
Pharmacy Bill Processing
P.O. Box 8309
London, KY 40742-8309
BIN: 610084
Refer DOL pharmacy claim inquiries to: [email protected]
Billing Instructions for Responsible Mine Operator or other Non-DOL Cards:
For beneficiaries whose Black Lung benefits are paid by a Responsible Mine Operator payer (RMO), or programs other than the DOL Black Lung Program, bill claims to the payer listed on the ID card, if available, or contact the Funds at 800-291-1425 for assistance.
Services/Supplies Not Covered by Black Lung benefits:
For Funds’ beneficiaries that are eligible for Black Lung benefits, the Funds will process claims for services and supplies that that are not related to Black Lung disease. All claims must first be submitted to the Black Lung payer. If denied, a copy of the denial must be submitted to the pharmacy or medical claims office for Funds’ payment consideration.
For Medical Claims:
UMWA Health & Retirement Funds
P.O. Box 211551
Eagan, MN 55121-2751
For Prescription Claims:
The Funds c/o CVS Caremark
P.O. Box 52136
Phoenix, AZ 85072-2136
If you have any questions, you may contact the Funds at 1-800-291-1425.
