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8.6.5.C Who Must Be Referred for Worker's Compensation Benefits Clients who appear to meet the above criteria must be referred for Worker’s Compensation benefits. Individuals who are referred to apply for State Black Lung benefits should also be referred to the SSA to apply for Federal Black Lung benefits. 8.6.5.D Procedures for Filing a Claim 8.6.5.D.1 Occupational Pneumoconiosis (State Black Lung Benefits) Workers’ Compensation may be contacted at 1-888-4WV-COMP or locally in Charleston at (304) 926-3400. Information is available on their website. 8.6.5.D.2 Compensation for an Injury or Occupational Disease Application Compensation for an Injury or Occupational Disease Application for benefits may be obtained at the following places: • Doctors' offices • Hospital • Employers The claim must be filed within two years from the date of the injury. 8.6.6 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION INSURANCE (UCI) UCI benefits are administered through WorkForce West Virginia. The purpose of these benefits is to maintain income to families during temporary periods of unemployment.

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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 8

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8.6.5.C Who Must Be Referred for Worker's Compensation Benefits Clients who appear to meet the above criteria must be referred for Worker’s Compensation benefits. Individuals who are referred to apply for State Black Lung benefits should also be referred to the SSA to apply for Federal Black Lung benefits. 8.6.5.D Procedures for Filing a Claim 8.6.5.D.1 Occupational Pneumoconiosis (State Black Lung Benefits) Workers’ Compensation may be contacted at 1-888-4WV-COMP or locally in Charleston at (304) 926-3400. Information is available on their website. 8.6.5.D.2 Compensation for an Injury or Occupational Disease Application Compensation for an Injury or Occupational Disease Application for benefits may be obtained at the following places: • Doctors' offices • Hospital • Employers The claim must be filed within two years from the date of the injury. 8.6.6 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION INSURANCE (UCI) UCI benefits are administered through WorkForce West Virginia. The purpose of these benefits is to maintain income to families during temporary periods of unemployment.