§904. Information to potential beneficiaries of changes made by Black Lung Benefits Reform Act of 1977

The Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor shall disseminate to interested persons and groups the changes in this subchapter made by this Act, together with an explanation of such changes, and shall undertake, through appropriate organizations, groups, and coal mine operators, to notify individuals who are likely to have become eligible for benefits by reason of such changes. Individual assistance in preparing and processing claims shall be offered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor and provided to potential beneficiaries.

( Pub. L. 95–239, §19, Mar. 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 106 ; Pub. L. 96–88, title V, §509(b), Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 695 .)

References in Text

This Act, referred to in text, means Pub. L. 95–239, Mar. 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 95 , known as the Black Lung Benefits Reform Act of 1977. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1978 Amendment note set out under section 801 of this title and Tables.

Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Black Lung Benefits Reform Act of 1977, and not as part of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter or the Black Lung Benefits Act which comprises this subchapter.

Change of Name

"Secretary of Health and Human Services" substituted in text for "Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare" pursuant to section 509(b) of Pub. L. 96–88 which is classified to section 3508(b) of Title 20, Education.

Effective Date

Section effective Mar. 1, 1978, see section 20(a) of Pub. L. 95–239, set out as an Effective Date of 1978 Amendment note under section 901 of this title.