803 KAR 25:015, 803 KAR 25:021 and 803 KAR 25:220 Public hearing, public comment information and summary of changes

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Kentucky Labor Cabinet
Department of Workers' Claims

Andy Beshear
Governor

Jacqueline Coleman
Lieutenant Governor

Larry L. Roberts
 Secretary

Robert L. Swisher
Commissioner

 

Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Changes to
803 KAR 25:015, 803 KAR 25:021 and 803 KAR 25:220

A public hearing will be held at the Department of Workers’ Claims on May 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to receive comment regarding proposed changes to the following administrative regulations:  803 KAR 25:015, Issuance of citations and procedure in workers’ compensation enforcement hearings; 803 KAR 25:021, Individual self-insurers; and 803 KAR 25:220, Guaranty funds.

The meeting will be conducted by live videoconference (ZOOM) pursuant to Senate Bill 150, Section 1, subparagraph (8) b, (2020) and the continuing state of emergency.  Public access to the meeting will be available through the following link and password:

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Meeting ID: 878 6420 5994

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In keeping with KRS13A.270, individuals interested in attending or being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing of their intent to attend no later than five (5) workdays prior to the hearing.  If no notification of intent to attend the hearing is received by that date, the hearing may be cancelled.  Written comments may be submitted to the agency until 11:59 p.m., May 31, 2021.  Notice of intent to attend the hearing or written comments shall be sent to:

B. Dale Hamblin, Jr.
Assistant General Counsel
Department of Workers’ Claims
Mayo-Underwood Building, 3rd Floor
500 Mero Street, Frankfort KY, 40601
Fax Number: 502-564-0682
Dale.Hamblin@ky.gov

803 KAR 25:015 The function of this administrative regulation is to establish the procedure for enforcement hearings under KRS Chapter 342. The amendment updates language to match the Department’s current structure and more accurately describes the current process once an enforcement matter is assigned to an administrative law judge.  To view the regulation click here.

803 KAR 25:021 The function of this administrative regulation is to establish minimum requirements for an individual employer who seeks to or is authorized to self-insure for the purpose of workers’ compensation. This administrative regulation establishes the process that an employer must use in order to apply to self-insure, the requirements and responsibilities of an employer authorized to self-insured, the potential consequences of failing to meet those requirements and responsibilities, and the method to challenge an action by the commissioner related to those requirements and responsibilities. The amendments will clarify the process, requirements, responsibilities, challenge methodology, and address issues not contemplated or addressed in the current administrative regulation. To view the regulation click here.

803 KAR 25:220 This administrative regulation establishes the requirements for a guaranty fund written plan of operation and regulates the powers and duties of the guaranty funds. This administrative regulation has not been amended since 1997. The amendment updates the administrative regulation to match current practices and to match the Department’s current structure. To view the regulation click here.

 

 

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