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RI Gen L § 28-36-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-36 - Workers' Compensation - Insurance|Section 28-36-18 - Safety inspections.

§ 28-36-18. Safety inspections.(a) Subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (b) of this section any insurance company which provides workers' compensation insurance to an employer who pays annual premiums in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for that insurance shall, within sixty (60) days of a written request by the insured employer, inspect the employer's site or sites of employment. The insurance company shall make recommendations in writing to the employer for enhancing the safety and health of the employees on the site or sites.(b) No employer shall be entitled to request more than two (2) safety inspections in any one calendar year; and no employer whose annual workers' compensation insurance premiums are less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), or whose experience modification is less than one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) shall be entitled to request more than one safety inspection in any one calendar year.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 427, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 178, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-37-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-2 - Custodian - Orders for payments.

§ 28-37-2. Custodian — Orders for payments.The general treasurer shall be the custodian of the fund; and the state controller is authorized and empowered to draw orders upon the general treasurer upon the receipt of duly authenticated vouchers. The general treasurer shall give bond with corporate security conditioned on the faithful performance of his or her duties as custodian of the fund, in a form prescribed by statute and approved by the attorney general, and in an amount specified by the director of administration. All premiums upon bonds required pursuant to this chapter shall be paid from the worker's compensation administrative fund.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 2; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § 3; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-2; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7.
RI Gen L § 28-37-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-3 - Investment of surplus funds.

§ 28-37-3. Investment of surplus funds.The general treasurer as custodian of this fund is authorized to invest any moneys not immediately necessary for the execution of the purposes of this fund in the class of securities legal for the investment of public moneys of this state; provided, that the investment shall at all times be so made that all the assets of the fund shall always be readily convertible into cash when needed for disbursements as provided in this chapter.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 3; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-3.
RI Gen L § 28-37-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-4 - Repealed.

§ 28-37-4. [Repealed.]
RI Gen L § 28-37-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-5 - Repealed.

§ 28-37-5. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 24; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-5; P.L. 1982, ch. 32, art. 1, § 15; P.L. 2001, ch. 86, § 93; Repealed by P.L. 2001, ch. 86, § 94, effective July 6, 2001.
RI Gen L § 28-37-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-6 - Filing of claim - Hearing on questioned claim.

§ 28-37-6. Filing of claim — Hearing on questioned claim.Any party claiming to be entitled to the benefits of this chapter or § 28-35-20 shall file a request with the director, for a determination of his or her claim. If the director denies the claim, the party may file a petition at the workers' compensation court that shall follow the procedure as outlined in chapter 35 of this title. In every case where payments may be ordered to be made from the workers' compensation administrative fund, the director shall be a necessary party.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 5; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-6; P.L. 1985, ch. 365, § 10; P.L. 1990, ch. 279, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 332, art. 3, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7.
RI Gen L § 28-37-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-7 - Cessation of payments on death.

§ 28-37-7. Cessation of payments on death.When death occurs, all compensation payments from the workers' compensation administrative fund shall cease; provided, that if it is proved that the death resulted from the last compensable injury the employer shall not be relieved of liability as provided in chapter 33 of this title.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 6; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-7; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7.
RI Gen L § 28-37-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-8 - Continuance of payments to totally incapacitated persons.

§ 28-37-8. Continuance of payments to totally incapacitated persons.In addition to any other payments authorized to be made from the fund established under § 28-37-1, payments from the fund shall be made for the continuance of compensation and medical expenses at his or her prevailing rate to any employee who subsequent to January 1, 1940 has suffered an injury resulting in his or her receiving compensation payments for total incapacity and that incapacity has continued or will continue beyond the maximum period of payment for total incapacity provided under chapters 29 — 38 of this title. The payments for continuing total incapacity shall be made from the fund until the employee's total incapacity has ended or the employee's claim has been settled pursuant to § 28-35-20 or until his or her death. No payment shall be made under this section to an employee whose future payments of compensation have been commuted to a lump sum. The death of the employee from any cause terminates the right to any further compensation under this section.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 26; P.L. 1951, ch. 2726, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-8; P.L. 1995, ch. 44, § 4.
RI Gen L § 28-37-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-9 - Payments and reimbursement of payments to totally incapacitated persons.

§ 28-37-9. Payments and reimbursement of payments to totally incapacitated persons.The payments provided for under § 28-37-8 shall be made by the insurance carriers or certified employers and they shall be reimbursed out of the fund established by § 28-37-1 after furnishing the director a quarterly statement setting forth the names and addresses of the injured workers entitled to payments under § 28-37-8 and the basis upon which those payments were made. Those sums shall be paid out of the workers' compensation administrative fund by order of the director and shall be made by the director by order drawn on the general treasurer to be charged against the workers' compensation administrative fund. Whenever an insurance carrier or certified employer, obligated to continue payments under this section, becomes insolvent or is no longer in business, continuance of payments out of the workers' compensation administrative fund shall be made directly by the director.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 27; P.L. 1951, ch. 2726, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-9; P.L. 1958, ch. 121, § 1; P.L. 1965, ch. 82, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 365, § 10; P.L. 1986, ch. 507, § 11; P.L. 1990, ch. 279, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 332, art. 3, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7.
RI Gen L § 28-37-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-10 - Dependents' allowances to totally incapacitated persons.

§ 28-37-10. Dependents' allowances to totally incapacitated persons.Whenever an injured employee suffering total incapacity ceases to receive payment under the Rhode Island Temporary Disability Insurance Act, chapters 39 — 41 of title 28, he or she shall receive compensation in addition to compensation for total incapacity, not exceeding five dollars ($5.00) per week for each child wholly or partially dependent upon the wages, earnings, or salary of the employee, including an adopted or stepchild, under the age of eighteen (18) years, or over that age but physically or mentally incapacitated from earning, but not exceeding a total of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per week, which additional compensation shall be paid out of the fund established under § 28-37-1; provided, that any injured employee suffering total incapacity as the consequence of an injury sustained on or after September 1, 1969, shall not be eligible for this additional compensation.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 30; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-10; P.L. 1961, ch. 82, § 1; P.L. 1963, ch. 45, § 2; P.L. 1968, ch. 294, § 1; P.L. 1969, ch. 151, § 1.
RI Gen L § 28-37-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-11 - Parties to appeals involving fund.

§ 28-37-11. Parties to appeals involving fund.(a) In any appeal taken under chapters 29 — 38 of this title which involves the workers' compensation administrative fund, the director shall be a necessary party.(b) In every case where payments are ordered made from the workers' compensation administrative fund, the director shall receive a notice and he or she shall have the right to claim an appeal from the order if, in his or her opinion the director believes that the decision is not proper or that the fund is in danger of unwarranted depletion.(c) In every case, where reimbursement from the workers' compensation administrative fund is ordered pursuant to § 28-35-20(f), in which the employee's incapacity has been determined to have been misrepresented pursuant to the provisions of § 28-33-17.1 — 28-33-17.3 or 28-33-18.1, the director may, in his or her discretion, bring suit or charges against the appropriate party in any court having jurisdiction over the matter.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 7; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-11; P.L. 1985, ch. 365, § 10; P.L. 1986, ch. 258, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 507, § 11; P.L. 1990, ch. 279, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 332, art. 3, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7; P.L. 1994, ch. 101, § 7.
RI Gen L § 28-37-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-12 - Repealed.

§ 28-37-12. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 8; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-12; P.L. 1990, ch. 279, § 6; P.L. 1990, ch. 332, art. 3, § 6; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7; Repealed by P.L. 2003, ch. 388, § 6, effective July 31, 2003; P.L. 2003, ch. 395, § 6, effective July 31, 2003.
RI Gen L § 28-37-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-14 - Computation of gross premiums.

§ 28-37-14. Computation of gross premiums.(a) Gross premiums shall include all premiums, premium deposits, and assessments on all policies, certificates, and renewals written during the preceding calendar year, covering workers' compensation risks within the state or subject to the jurisdiction of this state, and on all policies subsequently cancelled and reinsurance assumed, whether those premiums, premium deposits, and assessments are in the form of money, notes, credits, or other substitutes for money, after deducting from these gross premiums the amount of return premiums on those contracts covering workers' compensation risks within this state or subject to the jurisdiction of this state and the amount of premiums for reinsurance assumed of those risks. Mutual companies and companies which transact business on the mutual plan shall also be allowed to deduct from premiums, premium deposits, and assessments, the so-called dividends or unused or unabsorbed portion of the premiums, premium deposits, and assessments applied in part payment of premiums, premium deposits, and assessments or returned to policyholders in cash or credited to policyholders during the preceding calendar year.(b) Except as specifically set forth in § 28-33-4, in the case of a policy which contains deductible claim payment provisions either on the basis of per claim and/or claims in the aggregate, the gross premium shall be based on the premium the employer would have had to pay to obtain the policy without such deductible provisions and without the application of any deductible premium credit.(c) Gross premiums shall be reported annually to the department of business regulation and to the director of labor and training pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.(d) Regulation and enforcement of subsections (b) and (c) of this section shall be vested in the director of labor and training. The director of labor and training is empowered to bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to give effect to the provisions of subsections (a) — (c) of this section.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 10; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-14; P.L. 1995, ch. 44, § 4.
RI Gen L § 28-37-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-15 - Returns and payments by insurers.

§ 28-37-15. Returns and payments by insurers.Every insurer shall, within sixty (60) days of notice, file with the director, in any form and containing any information that he or she may prescribe, a return under oath or affirmation signed by a duly authorized officer or agent of the insurer, and shall at the same time make the payment to the director of the amount due in accordance with this chapter.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 11; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-15; P.L. 1985, ch. 365, § 10; P.L. 1990, ch. 279, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 332, art. 3, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7; P.L. 1993, ch. 474, § 4.
RI Gen L § 28-37-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-16 - Returns and payments by certified employers.

§ 28-37-16. Returns and payments by certified employers.Every certified employer shall, on or before May 15 of each year, except for the period ending June 30, 2000 when such return shall be due September 15, file with the director, in any form and containing any information that he or she may prescribe, a return under oath or affirmation signed by a duly authorized officer or agent of the company. The director shall then determine the payment to be made by each employer under this chapter and shall mail a notice of the amount of this payment to each certified employer. The determined amount shall be due and payable within sixty (60) days of notice.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 12; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-16; P.L. 1985, ch. 365, § 10; P.L. 1990, ch. 279, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 332, art. 3, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7; P.L. 1993, ch. 474, § 4; P.L. 1999, ch. 31, art. 8, § 6; P.L. 1999, ch. 216, § 8; P.L. 1999, ch. 384, § 8.
RI Gen L § 28-37-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-17 - Examination of returns - Hearings on amount due.

§ 28-37-17. Examination of returns — Hearings on amount due.As soon as practicable after the return is filed, the director shall examine it and determine the correct amount due and in case any error is disclosed by that examination he or she shall notify the insurer. The director shall then give the insurer not less than ten (10) days' notice by mail of the time and place of the hearing upon the question of the correct amount of the payment. After the hearing, the insurer shall be given notice by mail by the director of his or her determination of the correct amount of the payment.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 13; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-17; P.L. 1985, ch. 365, § 10; P.L. 1990, ch. 279, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 332, art. 3, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7.
RI Gen L § 28-37-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-18 - Repealed.

§ 28-37-18. [Repealed.]History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 28; P.L. 1951, ch. 2726, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-18; P.L. 1961, ch. 82, § 2; P.L. 1974, ch. 269, § 2; Repealed, effective September 1, 1982, by P.L. 1982, ch. 32, art. 1, § 17.
RI Gen L § 28-37-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-19 - Right of appeal.

§ 28-37-19. Right of appeal.Any insurer or certified employer shall have the right to appeal from any determination or order made under § 28-37-13, 28-37-16, 28-37-17, or §§ 28-37-24 — 28-37-26.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 14; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-19; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7.
RI Gen L § 28-37-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-20 - Course of appeals.

§ 28-37-20. Course of appeals.Any appeal authorized under this chapter shall be made to the workers' compensation court, and from the workers' compensation court, to the supreme court in accordance with § 28-35-30.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 15; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-20.
RI Gen L § 28-37-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-21 - Determination of amount due without return.

§ 28-37-21. Determination of amount due without return.If any certified employer or insurer fails to file a return within the time and as required in this chapter, the director shall determine the amount of payment due from any information that he or she may obtain.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 16; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-21; P.L. 1985, ch. 365, § 10; P.L. 1990, ch. 279, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 332, art. 3, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7.
RI Gen L § 28-37-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-22 - Extension of time for filing of return.

§ 28-37-22. Extension of time for filing of return.The director may grant a reasonable extension of time for filing any return required under this chapter. Whenever an extension of time is granted the insurer shall be required to pay, as part of any payment due, interest on the amount at the rate of one percent (1%) per month from the date payment under this chapter is due. Whenever an extension is granted any certified employer, the time for making any payment required by this chapter shall not be extended thereby.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 17; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-22; P.L. 1985, ch. 365, § 10; P.L. 1990, ch. 279, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 332, art. 3, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7.
RI Gen L § 28-37-23 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-23 - Interest on delinquent payments.

§ 28-37-23. Interest on delinquent payments.If any payment required of any insurer or certified employer by this chapter is not made when due, the insurer or the certified employer shall be required to pay, as part of that payment, interest on it at the rate of one percent (1%) per month from the due date.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 18; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-23; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7.
RI Gen L § 28-37-24 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-24 - Suspension of right to write insurance.

§ 28-37-24. Suspension of right to write insurance.(a) If the director or any appellate tribunal determines after a hearing that any insurer has failed to make any payment required by this chapter or has violated any of the provisions of this chapter, that insurer shall not write or renew workers' compensation insurance or employer's liability insurance on risks in this state or subject to the jurisdiction of this state. Any suspended insurer writing or renewing workers' compensation insurance or employer's liability insurance shall be fined not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000).(b) If the director determines at any time that any insurer has fully complied with all the provisions of this chapter, that insurer may again write or renew workers' compensation insurance or employer's liability insurance.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 19; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-24; P.L. 1985, ch. 365, § 10; P.L. 1990, ch. 279, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 332, art. 3, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7.
RI Gen L § 28-37-25 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-25 - Suspension of certification of employer.

§ 28-37-25. Suspension of certification of employer.If any certified employer violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the rules or regulations promulgated by the director of labor and training, the director of labor and training may suspend the privilege of that certified employer to make workers' compensation payments directly to his or her or its employees, in accordance with § 28-36-1.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 20; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-25; P.L. 1985, ch. 365, § 10; P.L. 1990, ch. 279, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 332, art. 3, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7.
RI Gen L § 28-37-26 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations|Chapter 28-37 - Workers' Compensation Administrative Fund|Section 28-37-26 - Penalty for false return.

§ 28-37-26. Penalty for false return.If any insurer or certified employer willfully delivers or causes to be delivered to the director any false or fraudulent return or information upon which the payment due under this chapter is based, the director shall add to the total payment due fifty per cent (50%) of the amount of the payment due.History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 21; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-26; P.L. 1985, ch. 365, § 10; P.L. 1990, ch. 279, § 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 332, art. 3, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7.