New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 11 - LABOR AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Chapter 4 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Part 3 - PAYMENT OF CLAIMS, POST-ACCIDENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING, AND CONDUCT OF PARTIES
Section 11.4.3.8 - PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. If an accidental injury or occupational disease occurs to a worker during the course of employment and results in lost time to the worker of more than seven cumulative days the employer shall file an E1.2 report with the WCA, and shall concurrently provide a copy to the worker.
B. The employer shall pay the worker the first installment of compensation benefits on a compensable claim no later than 14 days of the date of filing of the E1.2 report with the WCA.
C. If a claim is denied, the employer shall, upon the request of the worker, provide a written statement of the basis for the denial.
D. Compromise payments by the employer shall not be construed as an admission of liability by any person or party.
