Ohio § 4121.39
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4121.39, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4121.39.
The administrator of workers' compensation shall do all of the following: (A) Except as provided in section 4123.402 of the Revised Code , review and process all applications for claims; (B) Award compensation and make payment on all noncontested claims; (C) Make payment on orders of the industrial commission and district and staff hearing
officers as provided in section 4123.511 of the Revised Code ; (D) Serve as representative of the state insurance fund; (E) Establish a legal section within the bureau to provide legal advice and assistance
to the administrator and the administrator's staff as to claims procedure and policy;
appeals to be lodged on behalf of the state insurance fund; and other legal issues. The bureau legal section shall act as attorney for the state fund in administrative
appeals. (F) Establish a program for quality control, systems design, and internal auditing. In the operation of the program, the administrator shall ensure that audits are
performed at least annually to determine whether or not the bureau meets the performance
goals the administrator establishes. (G) Ensure that there exists the coordination between the central office and the service
offices necessary to facilitate open lines of communication and the standardized procedures
in conformity with the requirements set forth in the operating manuals of the bureau. The administrator shall establish a line of authority from the central office to
the service offices of the bureau sufficient to avoid ambiguity in the performance
of any management or policy function.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4121.39
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4121.39 cover?
Section 4121.39 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 4121.39?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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