New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 11 - LABOR AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Chapter 4 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Part 13 - CONTROLLED INSURANCE PLANS
Section 11.4.13.8 - APPLICATIONS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Any party proposing a controlled insurance plan pursuant to Section 52-1-4.2 NMSA 1978, shall submit an application for approval to the director on a form provided for that purpose not less than 30 days prior to the commencement of bidding procedures for the primary contractor.
B. No controlled insurance plan construction project shall break ground until final written approval of the controlled insurance plan, subject to amendment, is provided by the director. The director is authorized to seek injunctive relief to prohibit construction at a site until final approval of an application for a controlled insurance plan is given or the construction project is operated under a non-controlled insurance plan otherwise complying with the act, in addition to any other relief sought.
C. Failure to provide and maintain current information on the application form on file with the director, and to update any change information within ten calendar days of the change shall constitute a violation of these rules. The applicant shall have a continuing duty to maintain the currency and correctness of the application on file with the director.
D. Amendments to an application to conform with any modifications to the job, modifications to the safety plan or modifications to the designated single construction site and all other information required by this rule or the application for approval of a controlled insurance plan are required prior to the commencement of work pursuant to the amended provisions.
E. The director or his designee shall be available to applicants for controlled insurance plans to provide counseling in aid of the development of acceptable applications, but in no event shall such assistance be construed as the director's approval of the application or as a promise that the director will approve an application.
F. The director or his designee shall attempt to complete the application review process within 30 days of submission of the final application, and shall inform the applicants in writing of the reasons for, and expected duration of, any delay beyond the 30 day period.
G. The applicants shall specify the names of at least two individuals authorized to accept notices and service of process applicable to the controlled insurance plan. For each named individual, both street and mailing addresses shall be specified, and the applicant shall notify the WCA of any changes in the authorized representatives for receipt of notices and process or the applicable addresses for such representatives within 10 business days of any such change.
H. The applicant shall specify the name of at least one person, who may also be designated to perform other functions under this part, who is knowledgeable concerning the handling of workers' compensation claims under the act. The director shall approve the designated claims management professional after submission of credentials and resume, prior to the commencement of the work. The designated claims management professional shall be available within 24 hours of any accident at the single construction site and shall consult with the injured worker's employer within 72 hours of any accident at the single construction site, concerning the handling of the claim and return to work issues.