Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 9-1008 - Assessment - Compensation abated or not awarded; death without dependent(a) This section does not apply to an award against the Subsequent Injury Fund.(b) The Commission shall impose an assessment of 10%, not exceeding $4,500, against compensation awarded or likely to be awarded against an insured or self-insured employer and not paid if the Commission determines that the compensation is not awarded or is abated because of: (2) lack of a covered employee or a dependent of a covered employee eligible for the compensation.(c) On expiration of the time period within which a claim may be filed under this title, the Commission shall assess the insurer or self-insured employer $4,500 if a covered employee dies: (1) due to an accidental personal injury or occupational disease; and(2) without any surviving dependent.(d) The Commission shall direct payment of an assessment under subsection (b) or (c) of this section into the Fund.