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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 8

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 17 Chapter 8 Resource Development

8.6.4 UNITED MINE WORKERS OF AMERICA (UMWA) BENEFITS 8.6.4.A Requirements for Coverage The miner must be at least 55 years old at the time of application, and he must have worked in the mining industry prior to January 1, 2012 for at least 20 years. Benefits are also available to the following individuals: • The wife of a retired miner and dependent unmarried children up to age 22. • Parents of the deceased miner or of his spouse who have been dependent upon and living with the miner for at least one year. • Spouses of deceased miners. UMWA miners and retired miners and their families may receive medical insurance through the UMWA. 8.6.4.B Who Must Be Referred Clients who appear to meet the above criteria. 8.6.4.C Procedures for Filing a Claim Applicants may obtain the necessary application form and information from any UMWA local or district office or by writing to: UMWA Health and Retirement Funds 2121 K Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20037 Phone: 1-800-291-1425