The Department requires that the internal Claims Adjusters or externally hired Third Party Administrators who handle workers' compensation claims for Self-Insured employers be licensed by the State of Rhode Island, in accordance with 230-RICR- 20-50-4 (Insurance Claims Adjusters) of the RI Department of Business Regulation. The claim administration, whether internal or external, must be able to comply with the claim filing requirements of the Workers' Compensation Division. The Department may require additional training for employees or adjusters preparing claim forms, wage data, and electronic filings.
260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-50-05-1.14