Who Does This Program Help?
Anyone with a breathing problem such as:
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Black Lung |
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Brown Lung |
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Silicosis |
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Asbestos |
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White Lung |
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Emphysema |
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Asthma |
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Bronchitis |
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Smokers |
What Does This Program Offer?
The Program has three (3) parts:
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Benefits/Claims |
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Counseling, Claim Generation, and Free Assistance |
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Assistance in applying for Black Lung benefits and Noise Induced Hearing Loss Claims |
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Assistance in checking claims, billing and understanding medical benefits |
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Referrals for legal assistance |
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Beneficiary (Widow) Assistance |
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Medical |
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Black Lung evaluation (for medical treatment and to use for filing claims) |
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Treatment for breathing problems and referral for specialized care |
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Testing such as breathing tests, physical exams, and chest x-rays |
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Optional testing available as needed for additional evidence such as blood gases |
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Education |
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Information on how to take care of lung disease |
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Prevention education for at risk workers |
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Facts to Consider
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All miners are at risk for getting black lung |
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The usual symptoms are shortness of breath, coughing up mucus, and wheezing |
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Black Lung can lead to serious lung infections |
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WV Worker’s Compensation Fund pays benefits for evidence of occupational lung disease |
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WV Worker’s Compensation Fund pays benefits for evidence of Noise Induced Hearing Loss as a result of your occupation |
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Mountaineer Black Lung and Breathing CenterPreston Memorial Hospital
Specialist Center A
300 South Price Street
Kingwood, WV 26537
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