C.F.R. » Title 20 » CHAPTER VI—OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › SUBCHAPTER B—FEDERAL COAL MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT OF 1969, AS AMENDED › PART 726—BLACK LUNG BENEFITS; REQUIREMENTS FOR COAL MINE OPERATOR'S INSURANCE › Subpart C—Insurance Contracts

20 C.F.R. § 726.204

Statutory policy provisions

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Pursuant to section 423(b) of part C of title IV of the Act each policy or contract of insurance obtained to comply with the requirements of section 423(a) of the Act must contain or shall be construed to contain—

(a) A provision to pay benefits required under section 422 of the Act, notwithstanding the provisions of the State workmen's compensation law which may provide for lesser payments; and,

(b) A provision that insolvency or bankruptcy of the operator or discharge therein (or both) shall not relieve the carrier from liability for such payments.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2017–2025 · leading case: Liberty Mut. Fire Ins. Co. v. Clemens Coal Co., 250 F. Supp. 3d 825 (D. Kan. 2017).
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Liberty Mut. Fire Ins. Co. v. Clemens Coal Co., 250 F. Supp. 3d 825 (D. Kan. 2017). · cites it 3× “Reformation under 20 CFR § 726.204 124. Finally, Woolman claims that federal law requires that all insurance contracts for coal companies provide coverage for benefits under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act, and that if the policy does not provide such coverage, it…”
Three H Coal Co., Inc. v. DOWCP (4th Cir. 2025). “§ 933 (b)(1); 20 C.F.R. § 726.204 (a) (same); 20 C.F.R.”
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