Section 260-RICR-50-05-10.6 - Temporary Exposure/Out of State CoverageA. Out of state Employers working in Rhode Island for temporary periods of time are required to establish to the satisfaction of the director that they have workers' compensation insurance coverage that provides coverage for claims filed in Rhode Island. Such coverage insurance carrier must respond to Rhode Island workers' compensation claims and petitions filed in the Rhode Island Workers' Compensation Court and must provide Rhode Island benefits for compensable claims filed in this state.B. For the purpose of these regulations, "temporary periods of time" shall mean a period not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days in the aggregate to be applied over a period of twelve (12) months.C. Out of state Employers working in Rhode Island for durations in excess of one hundred eighty (180) days over a period of twelve (12) months shall be required to obtain Rhode Island workers' compensation insurance coverage with Rhode Island named in Part 3A of the policy. Employers working for shorter periods of time must have a workers' compensation insurance policy that covers Rhode Island claims.D. Out of state Employers working in Rhode Island who hire employees in Rhode Island shall be required to obtain Rhode Island workers' compensation insurance coverage with Rhode Island named in Part 3A of the policy.260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-50-05-10.6
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