Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 622 - SUBSEQUENT INJURY TRUST FUND
Here is a summary of the Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia – Department 622: Subsequent Injury Trust Fund (SITF):
🏛 Department 622 – Subsequent Injury Trust Fund (SITF)
The Subsequent Injury Trust Fund (SITF) is governed by rules that implement and administer the provisions under Georgia law concerning compensation for employers and insurers who hire workers with pre-existing impairments and who subsequently suffer further injury on the job.
📜 Key Rules & Provisions
622-1: Organization
Establishes the structure and purpose of the SITF.
Clarifies the Fund's authority under O.C.G.A. § 34-9-350 et seq.
Specifies roles such as the Administrator, appointed to manage day-to-day operations.
622-2: Claims Procedures
Details the procedure for submitting reimbursement claims by employers or insurers.
Requires documentation demonstrating:
A qualifying pre-existing permanent impairment.
A subsequent injury that merges with the prior impairment.
Increased liability due to the merger.
Deadlines and evidentiary standards are strictly defined.
622-3: Reimbursement Process
Explains how approved claims are evaluated and reimbursed.
Requires submission of detailed medical records, employment history, and cost breakdowns.
The Fund can audit or deny claims not in compliance.
622-4: Assessment of Insurers and Employers
Describes how insurance carriers and self-insured employers contribute to the Fund.
Annual assessment rates are determined based on paid losses.
Includes reporting requirements and penalties for non-compliance.
622-5: Hearings and Appeals
Outlines procedures for disputing denied claims.
Allows for hearings before an Administrative Law Judge.
Final decisions may be appealed under Georgia Administrative Procedures Act.
622-6: Fund Termination & Settlement
Georgia law closed the Fund to new claims after 2006 (per legislative action).
Ongoing claims may still be processed.
Rules address final settlements, closure procedures, and audit requirements.
📅 Important Legal Background
The SITF was closed to new claims on July 1, 2006, per legislation (O.C.G.A. § 34-9-368).
Existing claims remain under the Fund’s jurisdiction until they are settled or terminated.
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