All Fund members shall pay annual membership fees set by the Board. In addition to the annual membership fees, the Board may make deficit assessments upon the determination by the Board that insufficient money is available to meet the Fund's liabilities.

Membership in the Fund is contingent upon the Fund member making timely payment of all membership fees and deficit assessments.

Self-insureds are eligible for membership in the Fund upon compliance with the requirements of the Board of Governors and shall pay the same membership fees and deficit assessments as the members.

Any deficit must be paid by the members of the fund. The State is not responsible for any costs, expenses, liabilities, judgments, or other obligations of the fund.