Wyoming Administrative Code Agency 014 - Miners' Hospital Board
The Wyoming Administrative Code, Agency 014 – Miners’ Hospital Board, establishes rules for assisting active, retired, and contract miners in Wyoming with healthcare costs related to conditions common in the mining industry. The Board operates under the statutory authority of W.S. 30-6-101 et seq.(wyomingdigitalcollections.ptfs.com, regulations.justia.com)
🏛️ Board Structure & Purpose
Authority: Created by W.S. 30-6-101 et seq. (regulations.justia.com)
Mission: Provide financial assistance to miners for medical conditions disproportionately related to mining, including pulmonary/respiratory diseases, hearing loss, cardiac conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders. (wyomingdigitalcollections.ptfs.com)
Membership: The Board consists of nine members appointed from mining communities in Wyoming, including Campbell and Sweetwater counties. (wyomingdigitalcollections.ptfs.com)
📚 Key Rules & Programs
Chapter 1 – General Provisions
Section 1-1: Establishes the Board’s authority under W.S. 30-6-101 et seq. (wyoleg.gov)
Section 1-3: Cites the rules as “Rules of the State Miner’s Hospital Board.” (wyoleg.gov)
Chapter 2 – Services for Miners
Eligibility: Defines "miner" as a Wyoming resident who has worked in a mine in Wyoming or a contiguous state. (wyoleg.gov)
Covered Conditions: Includes pulmonary/respiratory diseases, hearing loss, cardiac conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders. (wyoleg.gov)
Benefit Programs: Offers assistance through the Hearing Aid Purchasing Assistance Program and the Miners' Medical Assistance Program. (wyomingdigitalcollections.ptfs.com)
Registration: Miners must register to access benefits. (wyomingdigitalcollections.ptfs.com)
Claims: Details the acceptance and payment of claims, as well as the process for denial and appeal.
📈 Budget & Funding
Biennium Budget: For 2017-2018, the Board had a budget of $7,753,779, funded by the miner’s hospital account within the permanent land fund and the miner’s hospital income account within the permanent land income fund. (wyomingdigitalcollections.ptfs.com)
Annual Utilization: The Board is authorized to use up to 5% annually of the balance of these two accounts. (wyomingdigitalcollections.ptfs.com)
📍 Administrative Offices
Gillette Office: Executive Director and Administrative Assistant.(wyomingdigitalcollections.ptfs.com)
Rock Springs Office: Administrative Assistant. (wyomingdigitalcollections.ptfs.com)
✅ Summary Table
Area
Details
Authority
W.S. 30-6-101 et seq.
Mission
Assist miners with healthcare costs for mining-related conditions
Membership
Nine members from mining communities
Covered Conditions
Pulmonary/respiratory diseases, hearing loss, cardiac conditions, musculoskeletal disorders
Benefit Programs
Hearing Aid Purchasing Assistance Program, Miners' Medical Assistance Program
Budget
$7,753,779 for 2017-2018
Funding Source
Miner’s hospital account and income account within the permanent land fund
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