Coal miners are terrified Trump's win will cost them their Affordable Health Care

[paulitician]

Coal-producing States overwhelmingly support Donald Trump as President. They'll keep their jobs. Clinton and Obama have decimated them and their families. So the OP is a silly Bullshitter. Nuff said.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

In coal country, some worry Trump will take away black lung benefits

Again and again, President-elect Donald Trump presented himself as the coal miners’ candidate.

That’s because buried in the Affordable Care Act are three sentences that made it much easier to access these benefits. If Trump repeals Obamacare — as he vowed to do before the election — and does not keep that section on the books, the miners will be back to where they were in 2009, when it was exceedingly difficult to be awarded compensation for “black lung” disease.

“The vast majority of people were denied benefits. People would take these cases through the black lung court system and they would be denied because the companies could sow the shadow of a seed of a doubt.”

These changes in the Affordable Care Act not only meant that Arvis Toler ended up being awarded benefits shortly before he died in 2015, but also that his 70-year-old widow, Sue, has continued to receive compensation every month.

The coal industry opposes these rules.

Even so, many coal miners and their advocates are concerned that their fates are tied to a piece of legislation that has, in a certain sense, just lost an election, especially in coal-producing states such as Kentucky and West Virginia. Lawyers working on this issue are worried that repeal of the ACA could mean no compensation for new claimants and the potential loss of benefits for anyone who won them since the law passed.

“I want to make sure that coal country doesn’t assume that they are going to be taken care of just because a lot of our political leaders have voiced support for our region,” he said. “I wish I could be more optimistic that they truly would keep their promise.”

The uncertainty about these benefits is even more worrisome to her because of evidence showing an increase in both the prevalence and severity of black lung cases

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“I wish I could be more optimistic that they truly would keep their promise.”

Hello, we are talking about Republicans. You know, "Let him die". These coal people are totally fucked. And the comments below the article. Sad.
The GOP base always voting against their own self interests.

What do you care? If the Dems have their way there will be no coal industry. You're bipolar.

 

[owebo]

This is only the beginning of buyer's remorse - and he hasn't even been sworn in yet.

You have 8 more years of it,,,,,

 

[Rustic]

In coal country, some worry Trump will take away black lung benefits

Again and again, President-elect Donald Trump presented himself as the coal miners’ candidate.

That’s because buried in the Affordable Care Act are three sentences that made it much easier to access these benefits. If Trump repeals Obamacare — as he vowed to do before the election — and does not keep that section on the books, the miners will be back to where they were in 2009, when it was exceedingly difficult to be awarded compensation for “black lung” disease.

“The vast majority of people were denied benefits. People would take these cases through the black lung court system and they would be denied because the companies could sow the shadow of a seed of a doubt.”

These changes in the Affordable Care Act not only meant that Arvis Toler ended up being awarded benefits shortly before he died in 2015, but also that his 70-year-old widow, Sue, has continued to receive compensation every month.

The coal industry opposes these rules.

Even so, many coal miners and their advocates are concerned that their fates are tied to a piece of legislation that has, in a certain sense, just lost an election, especially in coal-producing states such as Kentucky and West Virginia. Lawyers working on this issue are worried that repeal of the ACA could mean no compensation for new claimants and the potential loss of benefits for anyone who won them since the law passed.

“I want to make sure that coal country doesn’t assume that they are going to be taken care of just because a lot of our political leaders have voiced support for our region,” he said. “I wish I could be more optimistic that they truly would keep their promise.”

The uncertainty about these benefits is even more worrisome to her because of evidence showing an increase in both the prevalence and severity of black lung cases

-------------------------------------
“I wish I could be more optimistic that they truly would keep their promise.”

Hello, we are talking about Republicans. You know, "Let him die". These coal people are totally fucked. And the comments below the article. Sad.
The GOP base always voting against their own self interests.

Hey shit for brains, most of the coal comes from open pit mining… No such thing as black lung in open pit mining you fucking retarded fuck up… LOL
Which states produce the most coal? - FAQ - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

 

[paulitician]

In coal country, some worry Trump will take away black lung benefits

Again and again, President-elect Donald Trump presented himself as the coal miners’ candidate.

That’s because buried in the Affordable Care Act are three sentences that made it much easier to access these benefits. If Trump repeals Obamacare — as he vowed to do before the election — and does not keep that section on the books, the miners will be back to where they were in 2009, when it was exceedingly difficult to be awarded compensation for “black lung” disease.

“The vast majority of people were denied benefits. People would take these cases through the black lung court system and they would be denied because the companies could sow the shadow of a seed of a doubt.”

These changes in the Affordable Care Act not only meant that Arvis Toler ended up being awarded benefits shortly before he died in 2015, but also that his 70-year-old widow, Sue, has continued to receive compensation every month.

The coal industry opposes these rules.

Even so, many coal miners and their advocates are concerned that their fates are tied to a piece of legislation that has, in a certain sense, just lost an election, especially in coal-producing states such as Kentucky and West Virginia. Lawyers working on this issue are worried that repeal of the ACA could mean no compensation for new claimants and the potential loss of benefits for anyone who won them since the law passed.

“I want to make sure that coal country doesn’t assume that they are going to be taken care of just because a lot of our political leaders have voiced support for our region,” he said. “I wish I could be more optimistic that they truly would keep their promise.”

The uncertainty about these benefits is even more worrisome to her because of evidence showing an increase in both the prevalence and severity of black lung cases

-------------------------------------
“I wish I could be more optimistic that they truly would keep their promise.”

Hello, we are talking about Republicans. You know, "Let him die". These coal people are totally fucked. And the comments below the article. Sad.
The GOP base always voting against their own self interests.

What do you care? If the Dems have their way there will be no coal industry. You're bipolar.

Yes, Obama and Clinton have decimated those folks. They overwhelmingly support Donald Trump as President. The OP is just a sore loser Bullshitter.

 

[Rustic]

Anyone that needed the ACA and VOTED REPUBLICAN IS STUPID!!!!! REALLY FUCIKING DUMB!@!!!! And the republican party is going to gut even more of what you need and make your life harder.

No one responsible needs Obamacare, all it is, is legalized extortion forced on to everyone by control freaks… Fact

 

[danielpalos]

In coal country, some worry Trump will take away black lung benefits

Again and again, President-elect Donald Trump presented himself as the coal miners’ candidate.

That’s because buried in the Affordable Care Act are three sentences that made it much easier to access these benefits. If Trump repeals Obamacare — as he vowed to do before the election — and does not keep that section on the books, the miners will be back to where they were in 2009, when it was exceedingly difficult to be awarded compensation for “black lung” disease.

“The vast majority of people were denied benefits. People would take these cases through the black lung court system and they would be denied because the companies could sow the shadow of a seed of a doubt.”

These changes in the Affordable Care Act not only meant that Arvis Toler ended up being awarded benefits shortly before he died in 2015, but also that his 70-year-old widow, Sue, has continued to receive compensation every month.

The coal industry opposes these rules.

Even so, many coal miners and their advocates are concerned that their fates are tied to a piece of legislation that has, in a certain sense, just lost an election, especially in coal-producing states such as Kentucky and West Virginia. Lawyers working on this issue are worried that repeal of the ACA could mean no compensation for new claimants and the potential loss of benefits for anyone who won them since the law passed.

“I want to make sure that coal country doesn’t assume that they are going to be taken care of just because a lot of our political leaders have voiced support for our region,” he said. “I wish I could be more optimistic that they truly would keep their promise.”

The uncertainty about these benefits is even more worrisome to her because of evidence showing an increase in both the prevalence and severity of black lung cases

-------------------------------------
“I wish I could be more optimistic that they truly would keep their promise.”

Hello, we are talking about Republicans. You know, "Let him die". These coal people are totally fucked. And the comments below the article. Sad.
The GOP base always voting against their own self interests.

Fusion (an energy with a future) doesn't have that problem.

 

[rdean]

Coal-producing States overwhelmingly support Donald Trump as President. They'll keep their jobs. Clinton and Obama have decimated them and their families. So the OP is a silly Bullshitter. Nuff said.

Wrong. Those jobs have been decimated over the last 30 years with cheaper and cleaner natural gas and automation. Everyone knows that. It's been posted on this site dozens of times.

 

[rdean]

Anyone that needed the ACA and VOTED REPUBLICAN IS STUPID!!!!! REALLY FUCIKING DUMB!@!!!! And the republican party is going to gut even more of what you need and make your life harder.

No one responsible needs Obamacare, all it is, is legalized extortion forced on to everyone by control freaks… Fact

Before Obamacare, the number one cause of bankruptcy was medical bills.

So apparently, someone needed it. And I bet most of those people considered themselves "responsible".

 

[Rustic]

Anyone that needed the ACA and VOTED REPUBLICAN IS STUPID!!!!! REALLY FUCIKING DUMB!@!!!! And the republican party is going to gut even more of what you need and make your life harder.

No one responsible needs Obamacare, all it is, is legalized extortion forced on to everyone by control freaks… Fact

Before Obamacare, the number one cause of bankruptcy was medical bills.

So apparently, someone needed it. And I bet most of those people considered themselves "responsible".

That should not be other peoples problem, we do not live in a collective for a good reason.

 

[ClosedCaption]

In coal country, some worry Trump will take away black lung benefits

Isnt it Ironic. Trumps plan for black lung is this

 

[whitehall]

You almost gotta admire the left for their ability to twist reality into a freaking pretzel. After Hillary said she would put every coal mine out of business the left claims that the coal miners are "terrified of Trump".

 

[Rustic]

In coal country, some worry Trump will take away black lung benefits

Isnt it Ironic. Trumps plan for black lung is this

Shit for brains, most coal is minded open pit style. No such thing as black lung in open pit coal mines you fucking retard...

 

[ClosedCaption]

In coal country, some worry Trump will take away black lung benefits

Isnt it Ironic. Trumps plan for black lung is this

Shit for brains, most coal is minded open pit style. No such thing as black lung in open pit coal mines you fucking retard...

Why are you discussing the style that coal is mined when thats not the topic. Hell, are you going to next mention that they wear helmets too?

Who said there was black lung in open pits anyway? No one.

 

[Rustic]

In coal country, some worry Trump will take away black lung benefits

Isnt it Ironic. Trumps plan for black lung is this

Shit for brains, most coal is minded open pit style. No such thing as black lung in open pit coal mines you fucking retard...

Why are you discussing the style that coal is mined when thats not the topic. Hell, are you going to next mention that they wear helmets too?

Who said there was black lung in open pits anyway? No one.

What I'm saying is most coal is mined open pit style, using the "black lung" shit means nothing because it does not pertain to most coal mining. dip shit
Where most coal mining is done is harmless to everyone and everything… Fact

The 10 biggest coal mines in the world

 

[easyt65]

'Coal miners are terrified Trump's win will cost them their Affordable Health Care'

Once THOSE miners who believe that come up out of the ground someone should really catch them up to speed on the news, about how:

1) The Affordable Health Care Act is NOT 'affordable' anymore

2) The ACA is collapsing - in a 'death spiral' - and Trump doesn't have to do a thing for it to DIE! Thanks to Obama they will lose their ACA because it is not (never was) sustainable.

AND

3) Thanks to Trump and his administration WHEN (or hopefully BEFORE) the ACA dies they will hopefully have something to step in and take it's place, something a whole lot better.

 

[ClosedCaption]

In coal country, some worry Trump will take away black lung benefits

Isnt it Ironic. Trumps plan for black lung is this

Shit for brains, most coal is minded open pit style. No such thing as black lung in open pit coal mines you fucking retard...

Why are you discussing the style that coal is mined when thats not the topic. Hell, are you going to next mention that they wear helmets too?

Who said there was black lung in open pits anyway? No one.

What I'm saying is most coal is mined open pit style, using the "black lung" shit means nothing because it does not pertain to most coal mining. dip shit
Where are most coal mining is done is harmless to everyone and everything… Fact

Is there anyone discussing the methods of coal mining besides you? No.


We're discussing people who already have it. Fact. We're not talking about who DOESNT have black lung.

 

[Rambunctious]

In coal country, some worry Trump will take away black lung benefits

Again and again, President-elect Donald Trump presented himself as the coal miners’ candidate.

That’s because buried in the Affordable Care Act are three sentences that made it much easier to access these benefits. If Trump repeals Obamacare — as he vowed to do before the election — and does not keep that section on the books, the miners will be back to where they were in 2009, when it was exceedingly difficult to be awarded compensation for “black lung” disease.

“The vast majority of people were denied benefits. People would take these cases through the black lung court system and they would be denied because the companies could sow the shadow of a seed of a doubt.”

These changes in the Affordable Care Act not only meant that Arvis Toler ended up being awarded benefits shortly before he died in 2015, but also that his 70-year-old widow, Sue, has continued to receive compensation every month.

The coal industry opposes these rules.

Even so, many coal miners and their advocates are concerned that their fates are tied to a piece of legislation that has, in a certain sense, just lost an election, especially in coal-producing states such as Kentucky and West Virginia. Lawyers working on this issue are worried that repeal of the ACA could mean no compensation for new claimants and the potential loss of benefits for anyone who won them since the law passed.

“I want to make sure that coal country doesn’t assume that they are going to be taken care of just because a lot of our political leaders have voiced support for our region,” he said. “I wish I could be more optimistic that they truly would keep their promise.”

The uncertainty about these benefits is even more worrisome to her because of evidence showing an increase in both the prevalence and severity of black lung cases

-------------------------------------
“I wish I could be more optimistic that they truly would keep their promise.”

Hello, we are talking about Republicans. You know, "Let him die". These coal people are totally fucked. And the comments below the article. Sad.
The GOP base always voting against their own self interests.

 

[Rustic]

In coal country, some worry Trump will take away black lung benefits

Isnt it Ironic. Trumps plan for black lung is this

Shit for brains, most coal is minded open pit style. No such thing as black lung in open pit coal mines you fucking retard...

Why are you discussing the style that coal is mined when thats not the topic. Hell, are you going to next mention that they wear helmets too?

Who said there was black lung in open pits anyway? No one.

What I'm saying is most coal is mined open pit style, using the "black lung" shit means nothing because it does not pertain to most coal mining. dip shit
Where are most coal mining is done is harmless to everyone and everything… Fact

Is there anyone discussing the methods of coal mining besides you? No.


We're discussing people who already have it. Fact. We're not talking about who DOESNT have black lung.

You're going off the assumption that coal mining is a bad thing… Nothing could be farther from the truth. Fact

 

[ThunderKiss1965]

Vote for Trump might lose insurance vote for Hillary definitely lose your job. Weight those two and guess were people are going to land

“We're going to put a lot of coal miners and coal companies out of business,” Hillary Clinton