You are eligible for coverage under the Libby Medical Program if you are an Eligible Individual and you are diagnosed with an Asbestos-Related Medical Condition or Illness.
You are an Eligible Individual if:
- You worked in the Libby Mine or Mill at anytime, or
- You were the spouse or legal dependent of someone who worked in the Libby Mine or Mill at the same time the worker actually was employed there, or
- You lived or worked within a 20-mile radius of the Libby Mine or Mill for at least 12 consecutive months at anytime before January 1, 2000.
The complete descriptions of eligibility requirements and the application process can be found in the LMP 005 document, which can be downloaded by clicking here. Please make sure you review that document carefully.
You can also download an application by following the link in the box to the left. There you'll also find important contact information if you need help filling out the application or have further questions.
You should also check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page by clicking here.
There are a few things that you should know about the application process that have changed since the new Libby Medical Program 005 went into effect on July 20, 2005.
- The medical requirements necessary for an eligible individual to become enrolled in the LMP have been minimized in LMP-005. Now, verification of a single pleural plaque by peer review is all that is required. The peer review process involves the independent review of a chest x-ray or CT scan by a board certified radiologist who is also a chest radiologist, coordinated by HNA/Triveris. In the case of chest x-rays, the peer reviewer will also be a "NIOSH" certified B Reader. ("NIOSH" is the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
- A LMP application may now be signed by any licensed physician. Prior applications required the signature of a board certified pulmonlogist or internist.
- The need to demonstrate impairment on pulmonary function testing is no longer required to enroll in the LMP. (But, remember, benefits are generally still only paid to treat asbestos -related conditions and illnesses)
- If an applicant is denied admission, HNA/Triveris will keep his or her application on file. If the applicant's medical condition changes, it is not necessary to fill out a new application. The applicant or doctor may simply notify HNA/Triveris of the changes and request the application be reviewed again.
