Who handles claims when the self-insured employer's certificate to self-administer is revoked?

Who handles claims when the self-insured employer's certificate to self-administer is revoked?

• A. The insurer
• B. The employer
• C. The court
• D. Director returns jurisdiction until claim liability exhausted

Answer: (D)

When the certificate to self‑administer is revoked, the state steps back in to oversee the claims. The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations regains jurisdiction over the workers’ compensation claims and remains responsible for them until all liability is satisfied. This ensures continuity of benefits and proper handling of outstanding and future costs, even though the employer can no longer self‑administer. The day‑to‑day management may be delegated to a claims administrator or insurer appointed by the Director, but the ultimate authority over the claims stays with the Director until the liabilities are exhausted.

When the certificate to self‑administer is revoked, the state steps back in to oversee the claims. The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations regains jurisdiction over the workers’ compensation claims and remains responsible for them until all liability is satisfied. This ensures continuity of benefits and proper handling of outstanding and future costs, even though the employer can no longer self‑administer. The day‑to‑day management may be delegated to a claims administrator or insurer appointed by the Director, but the ultimate authority over the claims stays with the Director until the liabilities are exhausted.