Rhode Island § 28-37-6 - Workers’ Compensation Administrative Fund
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§ 28-37-6. Workers’ Compensation Administrative Fund
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-37-6
§ 28-37-6. Filing of claim — Hearing on questioned claim.
Any party claiming to be entitled to the benefits of this chapter or § 28-35-20 shall file a request with the director for a determination of his or her claim. If the director denies the claim, the party may file a petition at the workers’ compensation court that shall follow the procedure as outlined in chapter 35 of this title. In every case where payments may be ordered to be made from the workers’ compensation administrative fund, the director shall be a necessary party.
History of Section.
G.L. 1938, ch. 300, art. 2-A, § 5; P.L. 1943, ch. 1363, § 1; P.L. 1954, ch. 3297,
§ 1; G.L. 1956, § 28-37-6; P.L. 1985, ch. 365, § 10; P.L. 1990, ch. 279, § 2; P.L.
1990, ch. 332, art. 3, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 206, § 7.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 28-37-6
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 28-37-6 cover?
Section 28-37-6 ("Workers’ Compensation Administrative Fund") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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