RODS Index

Note: This Index of Opinions follows the general format of the Employer Benefit Plans. Opinions are arranged alphabetically by subject matter. Opinions under the 1978 National Bituminous Coal Wage Agreement (Wage Agreement) are listed by number only, i.e.”38.” All others are designated with the Wage Agreement year as a prefix, i.e.”88‑390.” Coal Act Cases are listed with the prefix “CA”. A Q&A with a prefix of “81” is a health Q&A. All others are eligibility Q&A’s. To view an opinion, just click on the highlighted ROD number. To return to the Index, just click on the back arrow.

Article II – Eligibility

1. Active Employees
2. Pensioners
3. Disabled Employees
4. Eligible Dependents
5. Surviving Spouses & Dependents of Deceased Employees or Pensioners

Article III – Benefits

A. Health Benefits

1. Inpatient Hospital Benefits
2. Outpatient Hospital Benefits
3. Physicians’ Services and Other Primary Care
4. Prescription Drugs
5. Skilled Nursing Care and Extended Care Units
6. Home Health Services and Equipment
7. Other Benefits
8. Copayments and Deductibles
9. Vision Care Program
10. General Provisions
11. General Exclusions

B. Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
C. Death Benefits
D. General Provisions

1. Continuation of Coverage
2. Advanced Insurance Premiums
3. Conversion Privilege

Article IV – Managed Care and Cost Containment

Article V – Amendment and Termination

Miscellaneous