Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 125.17 - Claims service companies(a) A claims service company desiring to engage in the business of adjusting and handling claims for an approved self-insurer shall register with the Bureau as provided under section 441(c) of the act (77 P. S. § 997(c)) and regulations thereunder on a prescribed form before entering into a contract to provide these services. The claims service company shall answer the questions on the registration form and swear to the information provided on the form.(b) A claims service company shall have adequate facilities and employ competent staff to provide claims services in a manner which fulfills a self-insurer's obligations under the act, the Occupational Disease Act and this part. A claims service company which repeatedly or unreasonably fails to provide claims adjusting or services promptly with the result that compensation is not paid as required under the act or the Occupational Disease Act may have its privilege of conducting this business revoked or suspended under the procedures of section 441(c) of the act.(c) The claims service company shall employ at least one person on a full-time basis who has the knowledge and experience necessary to service claims properly under the act and the Occupational Disease Act. A resume covering that person's background must be attached to the registration form of the claims service company.(d) A claims service company whose engagement to handle or adjust the claims of a self-insurer is terminating or expiring, or has terminated or expired, shall provide reasonable assistance to the self-insurer and the Bureau in providing data and information on the claims serviced to maintain the integrity of past data on the claims filed with the Bureau, to rectify or explain discrepancies or questions on the claims data raised by the Bureau, or to address other related issues identified by the Bureau.The provisions of this §125.17 amended September 10, 2010, effective 9/11/2010, 40 Pa.B. 5147.The provisions of this §125.17 amended under sections 305(a) and 435(a) of the Workers' Compensation Act (77 P. S. §§ 501 and 991(a)) and section 2205 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 565).