4123-14-03 Requests for waiver of a default in the payment of premium, for approval of the original industrial coverage retroactively, and for abatement of penalties.

(A) The administrator of workers’ compensation, for good cause shown, may:

(1) Waive a default in the payment of premium by an employer whose industrial coverage has lapsed, if such a default is of less than sixty days duration; if such a waiver is granted, industrial coverage shall be reinstated retroactively;

(2) Approve the original industrial coverage to take effect retroactively;

(3) Abate penalties imposed on employers for failure to comply with the Ohio workers’ compensation statute.

(B) The term “good cause,” as used in paragraph (A)(1) of this rule, means a substantial reason, one that affords a legal justification or a legal excuse.

(C) Such requests shall be in writing. They shall be properly signed in handwriting by the employer concerned or by its duly authorized representative. The reason(s) for the relief sought shall be fully explained. Unsigned requests shall be held in abeyance until they are properly completed, and the applicant shall be notified accordingly.

(D) The administrator may refer such requests to the adjudicating committee, established by the administrator of workers’ compensation, for further consideration and for the determination of the issue(s) raised.

Replaces: 4121-14-03

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 07/08/2004 and 03/01/2007

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 4121.12, 4121.121, 4121.30

Rule Amplifies: 4123.32, 4123.37, 4123.50

Prior Effective Dates: 11/26/79, 12/18/89 (Emer.), 2/22/90