Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.29 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE
Subchapter 24.29.6 - Plan 1 Self-Insurance
Rule 24.29.609 - ABILITY TO PAY-EVIDENCE REQUIRED
Current through Register Vol. 24, December 20, 2024
(1) Employers or employer groups electing to be self-insured shall demonstrate ability to pay benefits as required by the Workers' Compensation Act. The determination of the ability to pay is determined based on an analysis by the department, with the concurrence of the guaranty fund as provided by law. The employer or group shall provide the department with:
(2) An employer electing to self-insure that does not have audited statements prepared as a normal business practice may, with the prior approval of the department, and the concurrence of the guaranty fund, substitute reviewed financial statements for audited financial statements if the employer furnishes an increased security deposit.
(3) The department will analyze the information provided by the employer or employer group. The analysis will include review of excess insurance, security deposit and financial conditions, current and historical, related to their ability to pay compensation benefits.
AUTH: 39-71-203, 39-71-2102, MCA IMP: 39-71-403, 39-71-2102, MCA