Hearing to Be Held on New Rule to Charge Accidents to Surplus Fund

The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation will hold a public hearing Aug. 14 on proposed Rule 4123-3-38, surplus fund charge of qualified motor vehicle accident claims. Under the proposed rule, in lieu of traditional subrogation, the agency will charge the entire cost of a claim to the surplus fund if: The employer establishes that the claim is based on an accident involving a third party. The third party is issued a citation for violation of any law or ordinance. The third party has insurance that covers the claim. The bureau will determine whether a claim should be charged to the sur...