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United States — North Carolina
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Some self-insurers must make security deposits with the Commissioner, and the Board and Commissioner have related exclusion and enforcement powers.
United States — North Carolina
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The section says some truck, tractor, or truck-trailer drivers in the carrier industry may be treated as employees or independent contractors, and sets when contractors are liable for compensation or may insure drivers.
United States — North Carolina
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A contractor who sublets work without the required workers’ compensation certificate can be liable for the subcontractor’s employee compensation claims.
United States — North Carolina
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Self-insurers must keep excess loss coverage and related policy documents, and the Commissioner can require different coverage levels or waive the requirement.
United States — North Carolina
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The Commissioner may revoke, suspend, or restrict a self-insurer’s license if listed conditions apply, and a self-insurer can request an administrative hearing.
United States — North Carolina
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The Commissioner may act against a self-insurer for Article violations, including penalties, restitution, and license suspension or revocation.
United States — North Carolina
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This section defines key workers’ compensation terms like employment, employee, employer, injury, compensation, medical compensation, and suitable employment.
United States — North Carolina
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Compensation rights under this Article get the same priority against an employer’s assets as unpaid wages for labor.
United States — North Carolina
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A self-insurer may not use a claims adjuster unless the adjuster is licensed, and the self-insurer must follow Article 47 claims-administration rules.
United States — North Carolina
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An employer may not make payroll deductions for the specified compensation-related purpose, and violating this rule can be a Class 3 misdemeanor with a fine up to $500.
United States — North Carolina
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An injured employee or representative must give written notice of an accident to the employer immediately or as soon as practicable.
United States — North Carolina
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The notice must identify the employee and accident details, be signed, and be delivered personally or by registered/certified mail.
United States — North Carolina
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A compensation claim under this Article is barred unless filed or paid within two years, and some rejected claimants have one year to start a court action; closed records may be destroyed after five years with approval.
United States — North Carolina
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Medical compensation ends two years after the employer’s last medical or indemnity payment unless additional compensation is approved or ordered before then.
United States — North Carolina
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This section allows medical-service requirements to be satisfied through a managed care organization, and gives employees rules for dispute resolution, physician selection, and changing physicians.
United States — North Carolina
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An insurer may require preauthorization for certain inpatient admissions and surgeries, but must follow notice, review, decision, documentation, and authorization rules; the Commission also has related powers.
United States — North Carolina
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The Commission may set utilization rules and guidelines for certain medical care and rehabilitation services, and it may require palliative care providers to give treatment plans and get employer preauthorization.
United States — North Carolina
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The Commission may adopt utilization rules and guidelines for vocational rehabilitation services and other rehabilitation services.
United States — North Carolina
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This section lets an employer access relevant employee medical information in workers’ compensation matters, but requires notices, copies, and limits on communications.
United States — North Carolina
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The employer must provide medical compensation, and the Industrial Commission can approve, order, or review second opinions and treatment disputes.