Source: https://www.ecode360.com/6442709
Timestamp: 2019-11-22 15:06:56
Document Index: 732878884

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 66', '§ 1201']

Township of Cheltenham, PA Workers' Compensation Trust
Ch 66 Art II Workers' Compensation Trust
§ 66-5 Authorization to execute agreement.
§ 66-6 Purpose of participation.
§ 66-7 Delegation of authority to pay benefits.
§ 66-8 Approval of permit by commonwealth.
§ 66-9 Responsibility for payment of claims.
§ 66-10 Conditions of participation.
§ 66-11 Conditions for withdrawal.
§ 66-12 Final approval of trust permit application required.
§ 66-13 Funds for contributions and assessments.
§ 66-14 Organizational structure.
§ 66-15 Funds for creation and operation.
§ 66-16 Power to enter into contracts.
§ 66-17 General conditions.
§ 66-18 Statutory authority.
Article II Workers' Compensation Trust
[Adopted 12-21-1993 by Ord. No. 1789-93]
The President of the Board of Commissioners and the Township Manager are hereby authorized to execute the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust Agreement for the participation of Cheltenham Township in the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust, which agreement is attached hereto as This agreement may be amended after the enactment of this Article to conform to any requirements imposed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and any of its agencies, including the Department of Labor and Industry Bureau of Workers' Compensation.
The participation of Cheltenham Township in the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust is authorized for the purpose of enabling Cheltenham Township to reduce the cost of workers' compensation claims through the creation of a group self-insurance fund.
Cheltenham Township delegates to the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust the authority to pay workers' compensation benefits on its behalf in accordance with the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act[1] and the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act.[2]
Editor's Note: See 77 P.S. § 1201 et seq.
As an approved self-insurance fund, the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust will be responsible for the payment of workers' compensation claims on behalf of all the trust participants.
As set forth in the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust Agreement, the following conditions, among others, apply to the participation of Cheltenham Township in the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust:
The trust shall consist of at least five homogeneous municipal participants organized as local government agencies under Pennsylvania law.
Each participant satisfies all eligibility and admission requirements for membership in the trust.
Each participant pledges and agrees to appropriate funds to pay all its annual contributions and assessments which are required for the creation of a fund maintained at a level sufficient to pay all workers' compensation claims and related expenses incurred by the trust participants.
Each participant agrees to jointly and severally assume and discharge the workers' compensation liabilities of each and every other participant in accordance with the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust Agreement when required to do so by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Bureau for Workers' Compensation.
Each participant will institute any and all loss prevention measures or risk management procedures as may be required for the purpose of minimizing or eliminating workplace risks to its employees.
Each participant shall cooperate fully with the trust's service and fiscal agents, attorneys, claims adjusters and any other agents or employees of the trust with respect to the investigation, defense and settlement of the claims.
Each participant shall designate a person to be responsible for all contacts with the trust.
Each participant shall provide any information to the Administrator or Board of Trustees as may be required to effect the purposes and objectives of the trust.
Each participant shall comply with all applicable statutes and regulations governing the payment of workers' compensation claims, including but not limited to the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act and any regulations promulgated thereunder.
Cheltenham Township agrees to participate in the trust for a minimum period of two years subject to the terms and conditions of the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust Agreement. After the expiration of that minimum two-year period, each participant may withdraw under the following conditions, subject to the right of arbitration as provided in the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Agreement:
The withdrawing participant is not then in default of its obligation to pay premiums, contributions or assessments.
The withdrawing participant shall pay the full amount of a termination contribution or any additional assessments as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust Agreement and bylaws.
The Board of Trustees shall have received a certification from the trust actuary that the withdrawal of the participant will not impair the actuarial soundness of the trust and, if any municipal debt has been incurred by the participants to finance any portion of the trust reserves, an opinion is obtained from bond counsel that such withdrawal will not adversely affect the tax-exempt status of any interest paid and any debt incurred by the participant or any legal entity created for the purpose of incurring such debt. As used herein, the term "debt" shall include any municipal bonds, certificates, letters of credit or other instruments of municipal indebtedness.
Participation of Cheltenham Township in the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust will be effective upon final approval of the trust permit application by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Bureau of Workers' Compensation or upon any other date determined by the Department.
All contributions and assessments paid by Cheltenham Township shall be made with funds appropriated by Cheltenham Township for that purpose.
The organizational structure of the trust shall consist of a Board of Trustees, an Administrator, claims administration/loss control consultant(s) and various service agents appointed by the Board of Trustees in accordance with the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust Agreement and any bylaws adopted pursuant thereto.
As a condition of participating in the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust, Cheltenham Township agrees to:
Pay all annual contributions or assessments as may be required by the Board of Trustees.
Appoint a representative to sit on the Board of Trustees and designate a contact person for the purpose of communicating with the trust or its representatives.
Not withdraw from the trust for a period of two years following its admission to the trust, subject to the terms and conditions of the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust Agreement.
Withdraw from the trust only upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust Agreement.
Perform all covenants contained in the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust Agreement and delegate to the Board of Trustees the powers and authorities enumerated in that Agreement.
Comply with all the conditions set forth in the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust Agreement governing the handling and payment of claims, including the defense and settlement thereof.
Appropriate the funds needed to pay all its contributions and assessments as may be required by the Board of Trustees in accordance with the Delaware Valley Workers' Compensation Trust Agreement.
Cooperate with the trust, its agents or employees and provide the trust with all information it needs for the operation of the trust, including any underwriting or claims data which may be requested by the Board of Trustees or its designee.
This Article is being enacted pursuant to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Law.[1]