The following summary outlines key provisions from KRS Chapter 342 that govern the Funding Commission's operations.
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342.0011- Outlines definintions for chapter, including all considerations of premium and the deductible program adjustment
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342.120- Establishes the Division of Workers' Compensation Fund in the Office of Workplace Standards, closed the Special Fund liability for claims incurred after 12/12/1996, and provides for payment of settlement for income benefits
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342.122- Outlines purpose of assessments; directs Funding Commission to impose assessments on workers compensation insurance premiums and self-insured contributions; requires Funding Commission to determine annual assessments;establishes due dates for payment of premium assessments and collection by insurance carriers; requires assessment payors to provide an annual list of employers, premiums collected,and their SIC code; and provides other administrative requirements
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342.1221- Establishes penalty and interest rates for late payment of assessments
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342.1222- Addresses refunds or credits on canceled or returned premiums
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342.1223- Identifies duties and responsibilities of the Funding Commission
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342.1224- Establishes the membership requirements and appointment ofthe Funding Commission Board of Directors; sets forth duties and responsibilities
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342.1225- Requires annual audit of Commission's financial statements
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342.1226- Allows Special Fund and Funding Commission to share records as needed to meet KRS requirements
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342.1227- Prohibits loan or transfer of funds from Funding Commission to the Commonwealth or agency
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342.1228- Exempts Funding Commission from Governor's reorganization powers
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342.1229- Establishes the Benefit Reserve Fund within the Funding Commission
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342.1231- Outlines procedures for protesting special fund assessments; allows Funding Commission to recapture audit costs from auditees
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342.1242- Establishes Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis Fund; describes liability for benefits; requires employers to defend claims; sets initial rates and due dates for assessments and coal severance; requires Funding Commission to evaluate actuarial soundness and manageresources in the same manner as the Special Fund
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342.1243- Outlines transfer of the administration, assets, and liabilities of the Kentucky coal workers' pneumoconiosis fund, assessments on employers, and abolition of the CWPfund