United States Code (Last Updated: May 24, 2014) |
Title 26. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE |
SubTitle J. Coal Industry Health Benefits |
Chapter 99. COAL INDUSTRY HEALTH BENEFITS |
SubChapter B. Combined Benefit Fund |
Part IV. OTHER PROVISIONS |
§ 9708. Effect on pending claims or obligations
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All liability for contributions to the Combined Fund that arises on and after
February 1, 1993 , shall be determined exclusively under this chapter, including all liability for contributions to the 1950 UMWA Benefit Plan and the 1974 UMWA Benefit Plan for coal production on and afterFebruary 1, 1993 . However, nothing in this chapter is intended to have any effect on any claims or obligations arising in connection with the 1950 UMWA Benefit Plan and the 1974 UMWA Benefit Plan as ofFebruary 1, 1993 , including claims or obligations based on the “evergreen” clause found in the language of the 1950 UMWA Benefit Plan and the 1974 UMWA Benefit Plan. This chapter shall not be construed to affect any rights of subrogation of any 1988 agreement operator with respect to contributions due to the 1950 UMWA Benefit Plan or the 1974 UMWA Benefit Plan as ofFebruary 1, 1993 .