§ 28-53-3. Powers and duties of the fund.
The fund shall:
(1) Be authorized to pay covered claims as determined by the director and the workers’ compensation court pursuant to the provisions of this section and promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the provisions and overall purpose of this chapter. The rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the administrative procedures act, chapter 35 of title 42, and shall include, but not be limited to, the filing of claim forms and other documentation supporting the claim, and proof of dependency, if relevant. All claims must contain a release necessary to allow the director to investigate the claim;
(2) Investigate claims brought against the fund and adjust, compromise, settle, and pay covered claims to the extent of the fund’s allocation;
(3) Establish procedures for managing the assets of the fund;
(4) Sue or be sued; and
(5) Perform any and all acts necessary to effectuate the humanitarian purposes of this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 509, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 86, § 5; P.L. 2018, ch. 98, § 5.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-53 - Rhode Island Uninsured Protection Fund
Section 28-53-1. - Preamble and legislative findings.
Section 28-53-2. - Establishment — Sources — Administration.
Section 28-53-3. - Powers and duties of the fund.
Section 28-53-4. - Payor of last resort.
Section 28-53-5. - Establishment of reserves — Disbursement of excess funds.
Section 28-53-6. - Custodian — Orders for payment.
Section 28-53-7. - Payments to employees of uninsured employers.
Section 28-53-8. - Limitations on payments to injured employees.
Section 28-53-9. - Penalties, taxes, and assessments against noncomplying employers.