N.M. Admin. Code § 11.4.3.8

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 11.4.3.8 - PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

A. If an accidental injury or occupational disease occurs to a worker during the course of employment and results in lost time to the worker of more than seven cumulative days, the employer shall file an E1.2 report with the WCA, and shall concurrently provide a copy to the worker.

B. The employer shall pay the worker the first and remaining installments of compensation benefits in accordance with Section 52-1-30 NMSA 1978.

C. If a claim is denied, the employer shall, upon the request of the worker, provide a written statement of the basis for the denial within 30 days of receiving a request.

D. Compromise payments by the employer shall not be construed as an admission of liability by any person or party.

N.M. Admin. Code § 11.4.3.8

5/2/87, 5/26/87, 5/29/91, 6/1/96; 11.4.3.8 NMAC - Rn, 11 NMAC 4.3.8, 11/30/04, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 12, June 30, 2016, eff. 6/30/2016, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 24, December 23, 2024, eff. 1/1/2025