N.M. Code R. § 11.4.3.9 – Late Payment of Claims

A. The WCA shall determine the timeliness of initial payments to workers.
B. Upon request of the WCA, an employer shall provide documentation to verify the timeliness of initial payments.
C. If an employer is identified by the WCA as having made initial payments on an untimely basis, the WCA may require the employer to implement a plan to prevent future late payments, and may require the employer to furnish proof of compliance with the plan.
[1/24/91, 6/1/96; 11.4.3.9 NMAC - Rn, 11 NMAC 4.3.9, 11/30/04; A, 6/16/2016]