617.206 - Effect of certification as association of self-insured public or private employers; responsibilities of association.

617.206  Effect of certification as association of self-insured public or private employers; responsibilities of association.

1.  An association that is certified as an association of self-insured public or private employers directly assumes the responsibility for providing compensation due the employees of the members of the association and their beneficiaries under this chapter.

2.  An association is not required to pay the contributions required of employers by NRS 617.1665.

3.  The claims of employees and their beneficiaries resulting from occupational diseases while in the employment of a member of an association must be handled in the manner provided by this chapter, and the association is subject to the regulations of the Division with respect thereto.

4.  The security deposited pursuant to NRS 616B.353 does not relieve the association from responsibility for the administration of claims and payment of compensation under this chapter.

5.  An association of self-insured public or private employers qualifying under the provisions of this chapter must comply with the provisions of NRS 616B.353.

(Added to NRS by 1993, 762)