New Taipei City accepts applications for retired coal miner consolation payments until July 31

New Taipei City is offering a consolation payment of NT$2,000 to eligible retired coal miners. The application period runs from now until July 31. To qualify, individuals must be 65 years or older (or 55 for indigenous residents), have been registered in New Taipei City for at least one year prior to July 31, 2012, and possess labor insurance records indicating coal mining work.

First-time applicants are required to complete an application form, provide a copy of their bank book cover, and submit a receipt. These documents can be mailed to the Labor Affairs Bureau or submitted at any district office. Previously approved recipients who still reside in New Taipei will automatically receive the payment without needing to reapply.

The Labor Affairs Bureau advises applicants not to use bank accounts designated for annuities, low-income subsidies, or other legally protected funds, as these may prevent the transfer of the payment. Application forms are available at the city hall's service desk, district offices, and legislative representatives' offices. They can also be downloaded from the "New Taipei Labor Cloud" website by searching for "coal miner."