ACA Title 1, Sec. 1556. Equity for certain eligible survivors. “Good” – Provides continuity of coverage for those with “black lung” conditions associated with coal mining. This provision allows those grand fathered with “black lung” coverage to be included under the applicable provisions of the ACA. This appears to be a continuity of coverage provision extending the ability of those with “black lung” conditions to be covered under health plans authorized by the Law. Good for resolving issues of coverage for this special group. From a government efficiency standpoint it would seem to be advantageous to eliminate all separate aspects of “Black Lung Benefits” and incorporate them under the provisions of the ACA.

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