N.M. Admin. Code § 11.4.4.7

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 11.4.4.7 - DEFINITIONS

See 11.4.1.7 NMAC.

A."Initial pleading" means a workers' compensation complaint, application to workers' compensation judge, application to director, petition for lump sum payment, or notice of change of HCP that opens or reopens an action or case before the WCA.

B."Insurer" means any workers' compensation insurance carrier, a self-insured association or group, an individual self-insured employer, or a third-party claims administrator operating in the state of New Mexico.

C."Party representative" means an individual or firm that enters an appearance before the WCA to represent or advocate on behalf of a named party. This may include attorneys licensed to practice law in the state of New Mexico, as well as claims administration or adjusting personnel.

N.M. Admin. Code § 11.4.4.7

6/1/96; 11.4.4.7 NMAC - Rn, 11 NMAC 4.4.7, 6/13/03, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXV, Issue 18, September 30, 2014, eff. 10/1/2014, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 22, November 28, 2017, eff. 1/1/2018, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 24, December 27, 2022, eff. 1/1/2023