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IA Code § 86.45 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 86 - DIVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION|Section 86.45 - Confidential information.

86.45 Confidential information.   1. “Confidential information”, for the purposes of this section, means all information that is filed with the workers’ compensation commissioner as a result of an employee’s injury or death that would allow the identification of the employee or the employee’s dependents. Confidential information includes first reports of injury and subsequent reports of claim activity. Confidential information does not include pleadings, motions, decisions, opinions, or applications for settlement that are filed with the workers’ compensation commissioner.   2. The workers’ compensation commissioner shall not disclose confidential information except as follows:   a. Pursuant to the terms of a written waiver of confidentiality executed by the employee or the dependents of the employee whose information is filed with the workers’ compensation commissioner.   b. To another governmental agency, or to an advisory, rating, or research organization, for the purpose of compiling statistical data, evaluating the state’s workers’ compensation system, or conducting scientific, medical, or public policy research, where such disclosure will not allow the identification of the employee or the employee’s dependents.   c. To the employee or to the agent or attorney of the employee whose information is filed with the workers’ compensation commissioner.   d. To the person or to the agent of the person who submitted the information to the workers’ compensation commissioner.   e. To an agent, representative, attorney, investigator, consultant, or adjuster of an employer, or insurance carrier or third-party administrator of workers’ compensation benefits, who is involved in administering a claim for such benefits related to the injury or death of the employee whose information is filed with the workers’ compensation commissioner.   f. To all parties to a contested case proceeding before the workers’ compensation commissioner in which the employee or a dependent of the employee, whose information is filed with the workers’ compensation commissioner, is a party.   g. In compliance with a subpoena.   h. To an agent, representative, attorney, investigator, consultant, or adjuster of the employee, employer, or insurance carrier or third-party administrator of insurance benefits, who is involved in administering a claim for insurance benefits related to the injury or death of the employee whose information is filed with the workers’ compensation commissioner.   i. To another governmental agency that is charged with the duty of enforcing liens or rights of subrogation or indemnity.   3. This section does not create a cause of action for a violation of its provisions against the workers’ compensation commissioner or against the state or any governmental subdivision of the state.  2005 Acts, ch 168, §14, 23  Referred to in §22.7(49)
IA Code § 87.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.1 - Insurance of liability required.

87.1 Insurance of liability required.   1. Every employer subject to the provisions of this chapter and chapters 85, 85A, 85B, and 86, unless relieved as hereinafter provided from the requirements imposed under this chapter and chapters 85, 85A, 85B, and 86, shall insure the employer’s liability under this chapter and chapters 85, 85A, 85B, and 86 in some corporation, association, or organization approved by the commissioner of insurance.   2. A motor carrier who contracts with an owner-operator who is acting as an independent contractor pursuant to section 85.61, subsection 11, paragraph “c”, shall not be required to insure the motor carrier’s liability for the owner-operator. A motor carrier may procure compensation liability insurance coverage for these owner-operators, and may charge the owner-operator for the costs of the premiums. A motor carrier shall require the owner-operator to provide and maintain a certificate of workers’ compensation insurance covering the owner-operator’s employees. An owner-operator shall remain responsible for providing compensation liability insurance for the owner-operator’s employees.   3. Every such employer shall exhibit, on demand of the workers’ compensation commissioner, evidence of the employer’s compliance with this section; and if such employer refuses, or neglects to comply with this section, the employer shall be liable in case of injury to any worker in the employer’s employ under the common law as modified by statute.  [S13, §2477-m41; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1467; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §87.1]  91 Acts, ch 209, §2; 94 Acts, ch 1066, §1; 98 Acts, ch 1061, §11; 2007 Acts, ch 22, §22; 2008 Acts, ch 1031, §27, 100  Referred to in §87.4
IA Code § 87.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.2 - Notice of failure to insure.

87.2 Notice of failure to insure.   1. An employer who fails to insure the employer’s liability as required by this chapter shall keep posted a sign of sufficient size and so placed as to be easily seen by the employer’s employees in the immediate vicinity where working, which sign shall read as follows:  NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES   You are hereby notified that the undersigned employer has failed to insure the employer’s liability to pay compensation as required by law, and that because of such failure the employer is liable to the employer’s employees in damages for personal injuries sustained by the employer’s employees.  (Signed) ....................................   2. An employer coming under the provisions of this chapter and chapters 85, 85A, 85B, and 86 who fails to comply with this section, or to post and keep the above notice in the manner and form required, shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor.  [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1468; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §87.2]  94 Acts, ch 1066, §2; 2008 Acts, ch 1032, §11
IA Code § 87.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.3 - Maximum commission for renewal.

87.3 Maximum commission for renewal.   No insurer of any obligation under this chapter shall either by itself or through another, either directly or indirectly, charge or accept as a commission or compensation for placing or renewing any insurance under this chapter, more than fifteen percent of the premium charged.  [S13, §2477-m46; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1469; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §87.3]
IA Code § 87.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.5 - Benefit insurance.

87.5 Benefit insurance.   Subject to the approval of the workers’ compensation commissioner, any employer or group of employers may enter into or continue an agreement with the workers of the employer or group of employers to provide a scheme of compensation, benefit, or insurance in lieu of compensation and insurance; but such scheme shall in no instance provide less than the benefits provided and secured, nor vary the period of compensation provided for disability or for death, or the provisions of law with respect to periodic payments, or the percentage that such payments shall bear to weekly wages, except that the sums required may be increased; and the approval of the workers’ compensation commissioner shall be granted, if the scheme provides for contribution by workers, only when it confers benefits, in addition to those required by law, commensurate with such contributions.  [S13, §2477-m43; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1471; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §87.5]  98 Acts, ch 1061, §11
IA Code § 87.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.6 - Certificate of approval.

87.6 Certificate of approval.   When such scheme or plan is approved by the workers’ compensation commissioner, the commissioner shall issue a certificate to that effect, whereupon it shall be legal for such employer, or group of employers, to contract with any or all of the workers of the employer or group of employers to substitute such scheme or plan for the provisions relating to compensation and insurance during a period of time fixed by said department.  [S13, §2477-m44; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1472; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §87.6]  98 Acts, ch 1061, §11
IA Code § 87.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.7 - Termination of plan — appeal.

87.7 Termination of plan — appeal.   Such scheme or plan may be terminated by the workers’ compensation commissioner on reasonable notice to the interested parties if it shall appear that the same is not fairly administered, or if its operation shall disclose latent defects threatening its solvency, or if for any substantial reason it fails to accomplish the purpose of this chapter; but from any such order of said workers’ compensation commissioner judicial review may be sought in accordance with the terms of the Iowa administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A, upon the giving of proper bond to protect the interests involved.  [S13, §2477-m45; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1473; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §87.7]  98 Acts, ch 1061, §11; 2003 Acts, ch 44, §114
IA Code § 87.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.8 - Insolvency clause prohibited.

87.8 Insolvency clause prohibited.   No policy of insurance issued under this chapter shall contain any provision relieving the insurer from payment if the insured becomes insolvent or discharged in bankruptcy during the period that the policy is in operation, or the compensation, or any part of it, is unpaid.  [S13, §2477-m48; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1474; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §87.8]
IA Code § 87.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.9 - Policy clauses required.

87.9 Policy clauses required.   Every policy shall provide that the worker shall have a first lien upon any amount becoming due on account of such policy to the insured from the insurer, and that in case of the legal incapacity, inability, or disability of the insured to receive the amount due and pay it over to the insured worker, or the worker’s dependents, said insurer shall pay the same directly to such worker, the worker’s agent, or to a trustee for the worker or the worker’s dependents, to the extent of any obligation of the insured to said worker or the worker’s dependents.  [S13, §2477-m48; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1475; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §87.9]
IA Code § 87.10 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.10 - Other policy requirements.

87.10 Other policy requirements.   Every policy issued by an insurance corporation, association, or organization to insure the payment of compensation shall contain a clause providing that between any employer and the insurer, notice to and knowledge of the occurrence of injury or death on the part of the insured shall be notice and knowledge on the part of the insurer; and jurisdiction of the insured shall be jurisdiction of the insurer, and the insurer shall be bound by every agreement, adjudication, award or judgment rendered against the insured.  [S13, §2477-m47; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1476; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §87.10]
IA Code § 87.11A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.11A - Examination required.

87.11A Examination required.   The commissioner of insurance may at any time examine or inquire into the affairs of any self-insured employer. A domestic self-insured employer, or a self-insured employer not subject to periodic examination in its state of origin, shall be examined at least once during each three-year period.  91 Acts, ch 160, §5; 92 Acts, ch 1163, §18  Referred to in §87.11E
IA Code § 87.11B (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.11B - Obligation to assist an examination — oaths.

87.11B Obligation to assist an examination — oaths.   If a self-insured employer is being examined, the officers, employees, or agents of the employer shall produce for inspection all books, documents, papers, and other information concerning the affairs of the employer and shall otherwise assist in the examination to the extent possible. The commissioner of insurance, or the commissioner’s legally authorized representative in charge of the examination, may administer oaths and take testimony bearing upon the affairs of an employer under examination.  91 Acts, ch 160, §6; 92 Acts, ch 1163, §19  Referred to in §87.11E
IA Code § 87.11C (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.11C - Self-insurance examiners.

87.11C Self-insurance examiners.   The commissioner of insurance shall appoint one or more self-insurance examiners. An examiner while conducting an examination, possesses all the powers conferred upon the commissioner for such purposes. A self-insurance examiner is subject to the same powers and conditions as imposed under sections 507.4 through 507.7.  91 Acts, ch 160, §7
IA Code § 87.11D (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.11D - Payment of examination expenses by the self-insured employer.

87.11D Payment of examination expenses by the self-insured employer.   The commissioner of insurance, upon the completion of an examination, or at such regular intervals prior to completion as the commissioner determines, shall prepare an account of the costs incurred in performing and preparing the report of such examinations which shall be charged to and paid by the self-insured employer examined, and upon failure or refusal of any self-insured employer to pay such a charge, the amount of the charge may be recovered in an action brought in the name of the state, and the commissioner may also revoke the employer’s exemption under section 87.11. All fees collected in connection with an examination shall be paid into the general fund.  91 Acts, ch 160, §8; 94 Acts, ch 1107, §5
IA Code § 87.11E (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.11E - Penalties for filing false financial statements.

87.11E Penalties for filing false financial statements.   1. It is unlawful for any person to make or cause to be made, in any document filed with the commissioner of insurance under this chapter, any statement of material fact which is, at the time and in the light of circumstances under which it is made, false or misleading, or, in connection with such statement, to omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading.   2. The following persons shall not commit any of the acts or omissions prohibited by subsection 3:   a. An employer.   b. A person administering a self-insurance program, in whole or in part, on behalf of an employer.   c. A partner of the employer or administrator.   d. An officer of the employer or administrator.   e. A director of the employer or administrator.   f. A person occupying a similar status or performing similar functions as persons described in paragraphs “a” through “e”.   g. A person directly or indirectly controlling the employer or administrator.   3. A person listed under subsection 2 shall not do any of the following:   a. File an application for relief under section 87.11 which as of its effective date, or as of any date after filing in the case of an order denying relief, was incomplete in any material respect or contained any statement which was, in light of the circumstances under which it was made, false or misleading with respect to any material fact.   b. Willfully violate or willfully fail to comply with any provision of sections 87.11, 87.11A, and 87.11B, or any rule or order adopted or issued pursuant to such sections.   4. The commissioner of insurance may deny, suspend, or revoke a certificate of relief issued pursuant to section 87.11, or may impose a civil penalty for a violation of this section.   5. A civil penalty levied under subsection 4 shall not exceed one thousand dollars per violation per person, and shall not exceed ten thousand dollars in a single proceeding against any one person. All civil penalties shall be deposited pursuant to section 505.7.   6. A person who willfully and knowingly violates this section, or a rule or order adopted or issued pursuant to this section, is guilty of a class “D” felony. The commissioner of insurance may refer such evidence as is available concerning violations of this section to the attorney general or the proper county attorney who may, with or without such reference, institute appropriate criminal proceedings under this section. This section does not limit the power of the state to punish a person for conduct which constitutes a crime under any other statute.  91 Acts, ch 160, §9; 2009 Acts, ch 181, §43
IA Code § 87.13 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.13 - Interpretative clause.

87.13 Interpretative clause.   All provisions in chapters 85, 85A, 85B, 86, and this chapter relating to compensation for injuries sustained arising out of and in the course of employment in the operation of coal mines or production of coal under any system of removing coal for sale are exclusive, compulsory and obligatory upon the employer and employee in such employment.  [C35, §1477-g2; C39, §1477.2; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §87.13]  83 Acts, ch 101, §5
IA Code § 87.14A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.14A - Insurance required.

87.14A Insurance required.   An employer subject to this chapter and chapters 85, 85A, 85B, and 86 shall not engage in business without first obtaining insurance covering compensation benefits or obtaining relief from insurance as provided in this chapter. A person who willfully and knowingly violates this section is guilty of a class “D” felony.  94 Acts, ch 1066, §3; 2005 Acts, ch 168, §16, 23  Referred to in §87.15, 87.19
IA Code § 87.15 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.15 - Injunctions.

87.15 Injunctions.   If a violation of section 87.14A has been committed or there is reason to believe a violation of section 87.14A is about to be committed, the attorney general or the county attorney from the county in which a violation has occurred or is about to occur shall, or any person may, bring an action to enjoin such person from committing the violation and the court or judge before whom the action is brought shall, if the facts warrant, issue a temporary or permanent writ of injunction without bond.  [C35, §1477-g4; C39, §1477.4; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §87.15]  94 Acts, ch 1066, §4
IA Code § 87.19 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.19 - Failure to comply — proceedings.

87.19 Failure to comply — proceedings.   Upon the receipt of information by the workers’ compensation commissioner of any employer failing to comply with section 87.14A, the commissioner shall at once notify such employer by certified mail that unless such employer comply with the requirements of law, legal proceedings will be instituted to enforce such compliance.   Unless such employer comply with the provisions of the law within fifteen days after the giving of such notice, the workers’ compensation commissioner shall report such failure to the attorney general, whose duty it shall be to bring an action in a court of equity to enjoin the further violation. Upon decree being entered for a temporary or permanent injunction, a violation shall be a contempt of court and punished as provided for contempt of court in other cases.  [C31, 35, §1477-c4; C39, §1477.8; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §87.19]  98 Acts, ch 1061, §11; 2005 Acts, ch 168, §17, 23  Contempts, generally, chapter 665
IA Code § 87.20 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.20 - Revocation of release from insurance.

87.20 Revocation of release from insurance.   The insurance commissioner may, at any time, upon reasonable notice to such employer and upon hearing, revoke for cause any order theretofore made relieving any employer from carrying insurance as provided by this chapter.  [S13, §2477-m49; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1478; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §87.20]  98 Acts, ch 1061, §11; 2005 Acts, ch 168, §18, 23
IA Code § 87.21 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.21 - Employer failing to insure.

87.21 Employer failing to insure.   Any employer, except an employer with respect to an exempt employee under section 85.1, who has failed to insure the employer’s liability in one of the ways provided in this chapter, unless relieved from carrying such insurance as provided in section 87.11, is liable to an employee for a personal injury in the course of and arising out of the employment, and the employee may enforce the liability by an action at law for damages, or may collect compensation as provided in chapters 85, 85A, 85B, and 86. In actions by the employee for damages under this section, the following rules apply:   1. It shall be presumed:   a. That the injury to the employee was the direct result and growing out of the negligence of the employer.   b. That such negligence was the proximate cause of the injury.   2. The burden of proof shall rest upon the employer to rebut the presumption of negligence, and the employer shall not be permitted to plead or rely upon any defense of the common law, including the defenses of contributory negligence, assumption of risk and the fellow servant rule.   3. In an action at law for damages the parties have a right to trial by jury.  [C24, 27, 31, §1479; C35, §1479, 1481-e1; C39, §1479, 1481.1; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §87.21, 87.24; 82 Acts, ch 1161, §26, ch 1221, §3]  83 Acts, ch 36, §4, 8
IA Code § 87.23 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION|Chapter 87 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION OR EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY INSURANCE|Section 87.23 - Compensation liability insurance not required.

87.23 Compensation liability insurance not required.   A corporation, association, or organization approved by the commissioner of insurance to provide compensation liability insurance shall not require a motor carrier that contracts with an owner-operator who is acting as an independent contractor pursuant to section 85.61, subsection 11, paragraph “c”, to purchase compensation liability insurance for the employer’s liability for the owner-operator or its employees.  91 Acts, ch 209, §3; 2007 Acts, ch 22, §23; 2008 Acts, ch 1031, §101