Conn. Agencies Regs. § 31-354-2

Current through December 27, 2024

Section 31-354-2 - Procedures under subsection (d) of section 31-284b of the general statutes

(a)Use of Second Injury Fund.

An employer who is required under subsection (a) of § 31-284b to provide health and life insurance shall continue and maintain group benefits, accident, health and life insurance coverage, or payments into an employee welfare fund. The Second Injury Fund is only responsible for reimbursement of premiums paid by the employer for such accident, health and life insurance coverage for claimants who are totally disabled and whose disability continues for 104 weeks.

(b)Liability

The Second Injury Fund reimbursement liability shall not start sooner than the end of 104 weeks. The Second Injury Fund may accept a late claim application notice from an employer which shall become effective 60 days after the date of notice.

(c)Notice

(1) Notice to the Fund shall include:

(A) A copy of the voluntary agreement or a copy of the finding and award.

(B) A copy of the insurance policy and evidence of premium payment;

(C) Copies of the medical records or a commissioner's order substantiating temporary total status; and

(D) Copies of the payment record evidencing 104 weeks of temporary total status.

(2) Reimbursement ceases on termination of temporary total status of the claimant.

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 31-354-2

Effective July 21, 1994